Salsco 60" Shaving MIll, Operator And Parts Manual

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iv. Now that the belt is tight from the cutter head to the jackshaft
reverse the procedure on loosening the blower housing to tension
the belt from the jackshaft to the blower.
v. Once the belts are tight, using the 3/8 rule, and all the bolts are
retightened you are ready to replace the guards.
vi.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REPLACE AND SECURE
ALL GUARDS PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS UNIT.
RUNNING THIS UNIT WITH OUT GUARDS IN PLACE
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
D. Wood Box Travel Adjustment.
a.
By moving plates you can adjust how far the box travels relative to the
cutter head.
NOTE: USE CAUTION WITH THIS ADJUSTMENT. TEST YOUR
ADJUSTMENT WITH THE CUTTERHEAD DISENGAGED TO BE
SURE THE BOX IS NOT TRAVELING OVER THE
CUTTERHEAD. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WILL BE CAUSED IF
THE BOX TRAVELS INTO THE CUTTERHEAD !!!!
E.
Crossover Relief Valve
a.
The relief valve has two screws for adjustment on the top and bottom of
the valve. Each complete turn of the screw represents 150 psi of hydraulic
pressure. Factory settings are set at 4 turns or 600 psi for both the top and
bottom screw. This setting should not be changed with out contacting a
Salsco service representative.
F. Blade Maintenance
a.
The blades on this unit must be inspected weekly and serviced
accordingly.
b. Removing the blades (be sure to count the number of exposed grooves on
the back of the blades)
i. First either run the box over the cutter head (follow the procedure
marked Accessing the Cutter Head) or work inside of the box.
ii. Clean out the allen head screws.
iii. Loosen one set of screws a few turns and tap the keepers for that
blade down. Be sure to use a piece of brass or soft material that
will not damage the keepers. By loosening the screws and tapping
down the keepers you will loosen the blade. Remove and replace
all the blades in this pocket. Be sure to set them to factory specs of
1/8 inch above the deck.