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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
Remove 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 downstream knife shield
Check the knife gap
Tighten the screws to final torque………………………………………………………………………..4-8
Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife
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
Care in handling knives………………………………………………………………………………….4-12
Lock the rotor
Remove the mounting screws
Remove the rotor knives
Clean parts for reassembly……………………………………………………………………………....4-13
Mounting screws
Rotors with replaceable knife seats
Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………………………………………4-14
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap
T
T
A
A
B
B
L
L
E
E
O
O
F
F
C
C
O
O
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N
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T
E
E
N
N
T
T
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S