Krone Big Pack 1270 XC, Original Operating Instructions

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Settings 16
Setting the double knotter 16.20
BiG Pack 1270 XC
Original Operating Instructions 150000748_01_en 235
The areas of the blade lever that guide the twine (the marked area (I)) must be smoothed and
rounded to prevent the twine from tearing. The blade lever must be replaced when it is worn at
the marked area (formation of grooves).
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The machine is shut down and safeguarded, refer to page 26 .
„ Trigger the tying process manually with machine at standstill, refer to page 123 .
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Turn the flywheel manually in working direction until the blade lever roll has reached the
highest point on the cam (4) in the knotter disc (5),
refer to page 124 .
„ Apply the flywheel brake, refer to page 100 .
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Check dimension X.
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If the dimension is X=15–18 mm , the setting is correct.
ð If the dimension is not X=15–18 mm , the blade lever must be aligned.
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Carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the marked area (I) is smoothed and rounded.
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If this area (I) shows wear (formation of grooves), the blade lever must be exchanged.
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„ Carry out a visual inspection to ensure that twine ends are not unequally cut or frayed.
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If twine ends are unequally cut or frayed, regrind the twine blades.
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If twine blades are broken or show too much wear, exchange twine blades.
„ Repeat this process for all blade levers and twine blades.
16.20 Setting the double knotter
WARNING
Danger to life due to unintentional triggering of the tying unit
If the tying process is not locked to facilitate maintenance, adjustment and repair work on the
knotter, the tying process may be triggered unintentionally. Thus, there is a risk of serious
injuries or death.
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In order to facilitate maintenance, adjustment and repair work on the knotter, always
secure the knotter shaft with the safety lever to prevent unintentional triggering of tying
process.
The knotter has been set and controlled by the manufacturer. It should work properly without
requiring any further settings.