Model G0841 (Mfd. Since 06/18)
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9. Taking care not to strip Torx screw, carefully
remove Torx screw and insert, then thor-
oughly clean away all dust and debris from
insert and insert pocket in cutterhead.
IMPORTANT: This step is critical for achiev-
ing a smooth finish with cutting operations.
Dirt or dust trapped under insert during instal-
lation will slightly raise insert in cutterhead,
which will leave marks on final workpiece.
Tip: Use low-pressure compressed air or
vacuum nozzle to clean cutterhead pocket.
10. Re-install insert with a sharp cutting edge
facing outward. Make sure insert is properly
seated in cutterhead pocket before securing.
— If all four insert cutting edges have been
used, replace insert with a new one.
Always position reference dot in same
position when installing a new insert to aid
in rotational sequencing.
Tip: To help avoid leaving inserts loose or
unrotated, use a paint pen to mark completed
inserts.
11. Install Torx head screws and torque screws
to 48–50 inch/pounds.
12. Lubricate cutterhead carriage with a small
amount of machine oil, and then use handle
to push lower cutterhead back into cutterhead
carriage.
13. Re-install V-belts belts. Make sure ribs of
belts are seated in pulley grooves.
14. Tighten hex bolt and hex nut that secure
secure lower cutterhead to carriage.
15. Tension V-belts (refer to Steps 3–4 of
Tensioning Lower Cutterhead V-Belts on
Page 59 for instructions).
16. Close lower cutterhead belt cover and chain
drive access door.
Figure 52. Location of lower cutterhead inserts
and Torx screws.
6. Use handle to pull lower cutterhead out of
cutterhead carriage (see
Figure 51).
Figure 51. Lower cutterhead pulled out of
cutterhead carriage.
7. Rotate pulley as needed to make inserts
accessible, and then tighten cutterhead lock
knob (see
Figure 51) to secure cutterhead
while cleaning, rotating, and replacing inserts.
8. Thoroughly clean away all sawdust or debris
from top of insert, Torx screw, threaded hole,
and surrounding area (see
Figure 52).
Cutterhead
Insert
Torx
Screw
Cutterhead
Carriage
Lock
Knob
Cutterhead
Handle
Indexable carbide inserts are sharp! Wear
heavy leather gloves to protect fingers
and hands from lacerations when rotating/
replacing inserts.
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