Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4-3
Adjusting or Replacing Bed Knives
OPEN THE CUTTING CHAMBER
The Jackscrew, which opens the machine, should never be operated until the rotor is completely
stopped.
Make sure that no one is near the Jackscrew or the hopper during operation.
Turn the Jackscrew crank handle until the hopper opens sufficiently to allow access to
the cutting chamber and the weight of the hopper is over the pivot center.
NOTE: 50” and 62” machines are equipped with a hydraulic system to open the machine.
CARE IN HANDLING KNIVES
The rotor knives and bed knives are very sharp. Wear heavy gloves to avoid injury.
Use the rotor lock mechanism to lock the rotor into position that is least likely to cause injury
while you work. The mechanism will keep the rotor from turning. A block of wood wedged
around the rotor, can also be used to lock the rotor in place.
If the rotor knives and bed knives are to be removed, remove the rotor knives first (and then
replace them last) to reduce the chance of injury.
ENGAGE THE ROTOR LOCK MECHANISM
Locate the rotor lock mechanism on the left side of the
granulator, between the belt guard and the bearing housing.
Pull the locking pin & rotate the plunger until it comes in
contact with the flywheel locking the rotor position.
Re-install the pin to maintain locked position.