General Equipment RIP-R-STRIPPER FCS16, Operator'S Manual

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FCS16 RIP-R-STRIPPER
FORM GOM4240301, VERSION 3.1
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6) Two attachment configurations for blades are
utilized. Narrow (less than 6 inches (152 mm) wide)
blades are positioned between the two button head cap
screws and thrust up against the fence plate stop. FIG-
URE 13. Use the T-handled Allen wrench to
tighten the button head screws. Wider (greater than 6
inches (152 mm) wide) blades incorporate a slotted
design which slides around the button head
cap screws. The slots afford increased clamping
pressure for the wider blades during the covering
removal process. SLOTS ALSO MAKE IT
UNNECESSARY TO REMOVE THE FENCE PLATE
FROM THE EXCITER PLATE. Use the T-handled Allen
wrench to tighten the button head cap screws. FIGURE
13. If the RIP-R-STRIPPER is to be utilized
immediately, remove the protective cover from the
blade. If the RIP-R-STRIPPER is not be utilized
immediately, do not remove the protective covering
from the blade.
FIGURE 13
7) The installation of the ceramic tile ripper attachment
is similar to that of a blade with the exception that the
fence plate is removed from the exciter plate. The
ceramic tile ripper attachment fastens directly to the
exciter plate. Follow the same tightening procedure as
with a blade. FIGURE 14.
FIGURE 14
For all blades and the ceramic tile ripper
attachment, tighten the button head
cap screws with the T-handled Allen wrench
provided. Do not utilize another wrench type
and/or configuration. The T-handled Allen
wrench was chosen to place body parts a
practical distance from the blade during the
fastener tightening and loosening process.
Do not apply excessive impact force to the
button head cap screws. Ample seating
torque can be applied by the T-handled
Allen wrench and normal arm strength levels.
Excessive impact force can cause the T-
handled Allen wrench to slip out of the
button head cap screw, resulting in property
damage and/or personal injury.
Do not substitute a different fastener type
for the button head cap screw configuration.
The button head configuration was chosen
for operational considerations. The use of
other fastener types can increase the
potential for property damage and/or
personal injury.