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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
Secure the machine
Work can only be carried out on a machine secured against rolling away and dropping. To prevent drop
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ping, for example, permitted and correctly dimensioned support legs can be used.
If the machine is not secured against rolling away and lowering, serious or fatal accidents could result.
If the skids also need to be replaced on the opposite side:
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Replace the skids on the opposite side as well.
8.1.7
FLAIL HEADS _____________________________________________________
The Flail Blades must be replaced if they:
• Are damaged
• Are heavily worn
• The bore on the tool is worn
• The fastening screws or the fastening nuts are worn
It is important that the rotor runs without unbalance. Therefore:
• Always replace Flail Blades with the same type
• Always replace Flail Blades opposite each other at the same time
• In case of wear it is best to replace the entire set of Blades
Secure the machine
Work can only be carried out on a machine secured against rolling away and dropping. To prevent drop
-
ping, for example, permitted and correctly dimensioned support legs can be used.
If the machine is not secured against rolling away and lowering, serious or fatal accidents could result.
New Flail Blades – new nuts and bolts
When replacing the blades, the nuts and bolts must also be replaced. If the nuts and bolts are not
replaced, the worn bolts may break. Blades may become detached during work and be flung out. Even
persons outside of the hazard area could be seriously injured or killed.
• Secure the machine against rolling away and dropping.
• Loosen the nuts and remove the bolts.
• Remove old Blade.
• Insert the new Blade in the same way.
• Fit a new screw and secure with a new nut.
Nut
Bolt
Blade
Rotor
