Step 8. INSTALL KNIFEHOLDER.
Inserting the pointed end of our insert
remover into the slot of the knifeholder
provides a quick and easy way to remove the
knife inserts. Removing them in this manner
minimizes damage to the insert locating pins
found in the bottom of the insert slots in the
knifeholder. We recommend starting with
fresh inserts at every plate change! This
includes when turning the plate around.
The knifeholder with fresh inserts simply
slides over the pin and contacts the spring.
The inserts face out! Be careful, the inserts
are sharp.
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In the above illustration notice that the face
at the outer diameter of the first spring is
touching the counter bore in the face of the
feedscrew. The second spring is opposite and
will contact the knife in the same fashion.
Do not stack the springs one on top of the
other like dishes, this doubles the spring
force and will provide too much force
against the knife inserts. Do not use more
than two springs.
The Belleville springs provide a better power
curve than coil type springs, and are
designed to provide near uniform power
over the life of the knife inserts.
On heavy duty grinders a pin collar is
installed prior to the Belleville springs.
Step 7. REPLACE INSERTS
