APR 2018
CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer
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4. Routine Tasks
Figure 4-4. Waste Bin Location
3. Open the door (if necessary) and remove
the waste bin to empty it. Replace with an
empty bin and close the door (if necessary).
4. Repeat for all bins that need emptying.
When finished, press the green start button
to continue.
Tip: Using additional waste bins will reduce
down time. To order additional waste bins, con-
tact your authorized Challenge dealer. The part
number is listed in Section 1.7.2 Standard Ac-
cessories.
4.3 Cut Plates
The cut plates are located underneath each side
knife and they are accessed by opening the slid-
ing doors on each side of the machine. A flat-
blade screwdriver is helpful when removing cut
plates.
The cut plates should be changed or rotated at
every knife change. They may require changing
more often if deep grooves or jagged edges can
be seen along the score marks. Worn cut plates
can negatively affect cut quality.
New cut plates can be purchased from your au-
thorized Challenge dealer. The part number is
listed in Section 1.7.4 Consumables.
Procedure to change or rotate cut plates
1. Send the book height cutting dimension to 6
inches so the side knives move to the center
of the trimmer.
2. Switch off
(
O
)
main power at the front of the
trimmer and lock out the main power discon-
nect switch as described in section 1.6
Power Lockout Procedure on page 1-4.
3. Open a sliding door on either the left or right
side of the trimmer.
4. Remove the clear plastic waste chute guide
from the table.
5. Lift and wiggle the edge of the cut plate until
it slides off the four pins in the table. If nec-
essary, slide the end of a flat-blade screw-
driver between the slot in the table and the
cut plate (Figure 4-5). Carefully pry the
plate up with the screwdriver. Alternate be-
tween each of the two slots until the cut
plate is free.
Figure 4-5. Slots Under Cut Plates
6. Inspect the cut plate for wear. It may be
used two times (once on each surface) be-
fore disposal. If only one side of the plate is
used, turn the plate over and reinstall it with
the smooth side up. Replace the cut plate
with a new one if both sides are used.
Hint! Depending on what locations on the
cut plates are most worn, they may be able
to be rotated 180
o
before they are turned
over. By using this method of rotation, each
cut plate may be used four times.
7. Reinstall the clear plastic waste chute guide.
8. Securely close the sliding door.
9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for the cut plate on
the other side of the trimmer.
4.4 Cut Stick
The cut stick is located at the rear of the ma-
chine in the table beneath the face knife. It is
accessed through the upper rear doors.
The cut stick should be changed or rotated at
every knife change. It may require changing
more often if deep grooves or jagged edges can
be seen along the score marks. A worn cut stick
can negatively affect cut quality.
New cut sticks can be purchased from your au-
thorized Challenge dealer. The part number is
listed in Section 1.7.4 Consumables.
Procedure to change or rotate cut stick
1. Switch off
(
O
)
main power at the front of the
machine and lock out the main power dis-
connect switch as described in Section 1.6
Power Lockout Procedure on page 1-4.
2. Open the two upper rear doors.
3. Locate the Cut Stick Puller provided with the
machine. It is stored on the inside of the left
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