Carlton 1712, Owner'S Manual

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12” CHIPPER SERVICE
CUTTER SYSTEM
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DANGER: Make sure the ignition key
has been removed and machine can’t be
started before servicing any part of the
chipper.
DANGER: Do not open the cutter disk
hood until the cutter disk has come to a
complete stop. Do not perform service on
the cutter disk or knives without
installing the disk lock pin.
•
Remove the padlock and lock pin from
the cutter disk hood and open.
•
The cutter disk lock pin will have to be
removed to rotate the cutter disk and
inspect the knives. Use extra care when
rotating the cutter disk to prevent injury.
Always wear leather gloves when
performing any service on the cutter
disk system.
DANGER – KNIVES ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP
•
Inspect knives. If knives are still in
good shape, proceed with other
inspections or maintenance. To change
knives, follow these procedures.
•
Install the cutter disk lock pin . Rotate
the cutter disk slowly to line up and
insert the pin.
•
Remove the four bolts and nuts holding
each knife in place on the cutter disk.
•
Inspect the bolts and nuts carefully for
worn, chipped, or stripped threads.
•
Do not remove and replace knife bolts
and nuts more than 3 times before
replacing with new bolts and nuts.
•
Knife bolts are of a particular design
and nuts are security lock nuts. DO
NOT USE ANY OTHER STYLE OF
BOLTS AND NUTS. You must
purchase these bolts and nuts from
Carlton or an authorized dealer.
CUTTER DISK HOOD LOCK
CUTTER DISK LOCK PIN
IN LOCKED POSITION