Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 6-7
Cutting Chamber Access
OPEN THE CUTTING CHAMBER
WARNING!
The jackscrew, which opens the machine, should never be operated until the rotor is
completely stopped.
Make sure no one is near the jackscrew or 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” & 62” machines are equipped with a hydraulic system to open the hopper.
CLOSE THE CUTTING CHAMBER
WARNING!
Make sure no one is near the jackscrew or hopper.
Clear the mating surfaces of the cutting chamber of any debris that may prevent tight
closure.
Check the rotor locking mechanism & back out the plunger if necessary.
At the jackscrew, turn the crank handle until the hopper stops.