Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC/SECTION PAGE
SECTION 4 -SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS (Continued from previous page)
Adjusting or replacing the bed knives (Continued from previous page)
Loosen the mounting screws……………………………………………….4-4
Remove the first knife clamp or shield
Remove the bed knives
Clean the knife mounting surfaces…………………………………………4-5
Mounting screws
Replace the upstroke bed knife
Replace the upstroke knife clamp
Replace the down stroke bed knife…………………………………………4-6
Replace the down stroke knife shields
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips.
Measure the knife gap……………………………………………………..4- 7
Set the down stroke knife shield
Check the knife gap
Tighten the screws to final torque…………………………………………4-8
Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife
Close the cutting chamber
Fasten the cutting chamber………………………………………………..4-9
Close the cutting chamber safety interlock
Restart the granulator
Adjusting or replacing rotor knives……………………………………. 4-10
Basic facts about the knives
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber interlock
Release the cutting chamber fasteners……………………………………4-11
Open the cutting chamber
Care in handling knives…………………………………………………..4-12
Lock the rotor
Remove the mounting screws
Remove the rotor knives
Clean parts for reassembly………………………………………………..4-13
Adjust the bed knives
Mounting screws
Install the new or reground rotor knives
Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………..4-14
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips