MiniMax FORMULA SP1, Operation And Maintenance

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ADJUSTMENTS
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9-6A SUBSTITUTION OF KNIVES
1) Stop the machine
2) Open the top cover (D fig. 9.3)
3) Unscrew knob (C fig. 9.31)
4) Raise guard (A fig. 9.3)
5) Turn selector (F) to
to release motor brake
6) Completely loosen screws (T fig. 9.5)
7) Remove knife and substitute or grind
8) Fit knives and adjust as mentioned in the previous paragraph
9) Turn selector (F) to
to lock motor brake
SAFETY NOTE:
knives can be ground down to a min. height of 20 mm (fig. 9.5). Once this
has been reached knives must be substituted
9-6B SUBSTITUTION OF THROW AWAY TIPS
1) Stop the machine
2) Open the top cover (D fig. 9.6a)
3) Raise guard (1 fig. 9.6) loosening fixing knob (B)
4) Release motor brake as described in paragraph 3-3
5)
Rotate cutterblock until knife to be substituted is on top
6) Release gibs by lightly pressing with a wood or plastic mallet
7) Remove cap (T fig. 9.6)
8) Push knife outwards by means of a screwdriver
9) Using gloves, get hold of the knife and remove it by passing through hole (F fig. 9.6)
10) Insert the new knife or the old one turned round, centering it perfectly according to length
11) Re-fit tap (T fig. 9.6)
12) Lock motor brake
13) Lower guard (1 fig. 9.6)
9-7 BELT TENSION ADJUSTING
During the first period of use of the machine check the set of the belts in the pully race and the unavoidable
reduction of belt tensioning.
After the first days of use, stretch the belts without exaggerating otherwise the bearings of the motor and
cutterblock could be damaged.
At least 3 times a year check the belts to reset the right tension.
Before adjusting the tension, turn the main switch to zero and indicate this on a card.
To reach the belts remove side cover (F fig.9.6a).
To stretch the belts loosen screw ((Z fig.9.7) and move the motor downwards, then screw down screw (Z).
If only one belt is worn or too long, replace all belts.
Never pair belts of different makes together.
Never use a worn belt and a new belt together as the new one would be damaged in a very short time.
The belt tension is right if by exerting a force of about 3 kg on the middle of the belt it gives by 10 mm