PRONAR PRONAR PDT260, Operator'S Manual

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Pronar PDT260; PDT260C, PDT300; PDT 300C, PDT340 SECTION 5
5.2
5.1 CHECKING AND REPLACING CUTTING BLADES
5.1.1 INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CUTTER BAR BLADES
DANGER
During inspection and replacement of blades, switch off tractor engine and remove the
key from the ignition and disengage PTO shaft. Cutter bar must rest on the ground.
Use only CE certified blades meeting the requirements of ISO 5718 standard.
Knife inspections must be carried out regularly. Visual inspection involves checking of the
knife's blade and mounting. blades should be worn down uniformly. If knife's blade is worn
down naturally it can be reversed and reinstalled on the cutting disk (this applies to double
edged blades).
FIG. 5.1 Replacement of the cutter bar blades
(1) cutting knife; (2) knife holder; (3) knife changing key; (A) arbor damage example; (B) knife
damage example; (C) knife holder damage example