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MAINTENANCE
– PREVENTIVE
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Tidland Performance Series Automatic Knifeholder
MI 557417 1 AD
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Preventive
Keep anvil rings and knifeholder blades clean and balanced.
Do not use oil lubricants in knifeholder. Oil lubricants may cause the knifeholder to function
improperly. Use only those lubricants recommended in this publication.
Daily
Keep all knifeholders clean of debris.
Check air pressure to the knifeholders: Clean, dry, non-lubricated air is essential for optimal
knifeholder performance.
Check for air leaks at the knifeholder and manifold.
Note:
DO NOT IMMERSE knifeholders in solvents. Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean, dry rag.
Weekly
Check knifeholder air pressure. Knifeholder air pressure requirements:
1½ cfm @ 60-90 psi (4.1-6.2 bar).
Blow down the blade cartridge to remove dust build up.
Check hose connections to the knifeholders for leaks or cracks.
Inspect control body dovetail assembly o-rings. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check blade cartridge half stroke function.
Monthly
Check adjustment of gib to the guide bar for minimal clearance between knifeholder mount
and guide bar.
Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge.
Inspect bellows for tears around dovetail mount. Replace if necessary.
Bi-Yearly
Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for looseness.
Remove depth control knob and inspect for dust build up, if applicable.
Remove cant key and inspect for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
Check cant key o-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.
Guide Bar Cleanup
Periodically wipe the guide bar clean and lubricate with a silicone dry film lubricant. Tidland
Corporation recommends using
Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication
to assure smoother
knifeholder movement. Spray the guide bar, let dry, and then wipe the guide bar again.
Blades are sharp! Can cause serious injury.
Repairs should be performed by trained repair personnel only.
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