DR TLC18-CHP, Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual

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REMOVAL, SHARPENING AND RE-INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER KNIFE
HOW TO REMOVE THE KNIFE
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Stop the engine.
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Remove both spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs.
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Disconnect battery at negative terminal.
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Remove both access covers from the chipper basic machine.
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Rotate the chipper disk until the three countersunk screws and nylock nuts attaching the
knife to the flywheel are visible through the access doors.
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Clean out the heads of the allen screws with an awl or sharp tool.
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Insert a 3/16” allen wrench into the heads of the screws.
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Use a ½” socket and ratchet to remove the nylock nuts from the screws.
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Remove all three allen screws and nuts in this manner.
KNIFE SHARPENING
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You should never attempt to sharpen the chipper knife (or knives) freehand.
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It is extremely important that the 45 degree angle be maintained consistently for proper
performance.
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The chipper knife should be taken to a machine shop for proper sharpening.
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Excessive heat generated during the sharpening process will damage knives and weaken
the metal.
Be sure the knife is not overheated.
KNIFE INFORMATION
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The chipper knife should be checked routinely for sharpness.
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Using a dull knife will decrease performance and cause excessive vibration that will
cause damage to the chipper.
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How many times a knife can be sharpened is determined by how much material needs to
be taken off to sharpen or to compensate for dents or gouges.
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A new chipper knife has 5/16” measurement between the short side bevel edge and the
knife mounting holes. See figure 2.
Figure 2
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