Stationary Blade Replacement
The TICKET EATER blade has two
cutting edges. When one edge
becomes dull and cannot b e adjusted
any further, it can b e flipped around to
use
the second edge. Follow these
s t e p s to change the cutting edge or to
replace the blade altogether.
S t e p
Remove the cutter assembly
from the mechanism. Make
sure
that
power is OFF and that the blade
is
not
rotating when you remove the assembly.
S t e p 2. S e t the cutter assembly on
a
bench
in
such
a
way that you can
a c c e s s the blade screws and turn the
flywheel. You will have to put a spacer
under the housing t o allow the flywheel
to turn freely.
CAUTION:
Even though the blade may
b e dull,
it
is
still sharp enough to cut.
Keep your fingers away from the cutter
and blade.
FIGURE
1
Step
3.
Using a
7/64"
hex wrench,
loosen and remove the two #6-32
X
socket head cap screws by turning the
wrench counter-clockwise. Please
see
Figures and
2.
S t e p 4. Remove the blade. Leave the
two #6-32
X
s e t screws
in
place.
the position of the beveled edge and
take care not to install the blade
backwards. If both edges of the blade
a r e worn, replace blade.
FIGURE 2
Step
6.
Follow the instructions
contained
in
this manual for blade
adjustment.
S t e p 5. If only o n e edge is worn, spin
t h e
blade around and reinstall it. Note
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