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Model W1873/W1874 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
SE
RV
IC
E
3..
Use cutterhead pulley to rotate cutterhead until
a knife/insert reaches closest distance to chip
deflector (see
Figure
48
), then measure distance
between knife/insert and chip deflector.
4..
If distance measured in
Step.3
is
not
equal to
correct chip deflector gap setting, then loosen
flange bolts (see
Figure.48
) that secure chip
deflector and adjust gap to correct setting.
5..
Re-tighten flange bolts, then replace belt cover, top
cover, and dust port.
Positioning.Chip.Deflector
Items.Needed.
Qty
Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1
Chip.Deflector.Gap.Setting
..........................
1
⁄
16
''–
1
⁄
8
''
When properly distanced from the cutterhead, the chip
deflector directs the chips into the dust hood, and keeps
them from falling onto the outfeed roller and being
pressed into the workpiece.
To.adjust.chip.deflector.gap,.do.these.steps:
1..
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2..
Remove dust hood, top cover, and belt cover.
Figure.48..
Example of chip deflector and
mounting hardware.
Chip
Deflector
Flange
Bolts
(1 of 2)
