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6�2�2� BLADE, KNIFE AND BREAKER MAINTENANCE:
The shredder knives, rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper-Shredder to perform as
expected. Periodic inspection is recommended. Keep the knives sharp to reduce the amount of power
required during operation. Watch the sharpness of the knives when processing material with a lot of
sand, soil or dirt mixed with it. Reverse or sharpen the knives if the cutting edge becomes dull.
Rotor Blades:
The rotor is equipped with 2 blades placed at 180° to each other to keep the rotor in balance. If one
needs to be changed, the one opposite should be changed.
It is recommended that the rotor blades be removed from the rotor when sharpening. Always sharpen
the blades at a 45° angle to provide the best cutting effect as it meets the stationary blade. Be sure to
tighten the blade mounting bolts to their
specified torque when re-installing the
blades to the rotor.
1. Ensure the engine is off (ignition
switch is off and the fuel valve is
closed).
2.
Remove the 2 bolts that hold the
upper rotor housing, and carefully
open the rotor housing.
3.
Manually rotate chipper rotor plate
so that the blade is fully exposed
4.
Remove the 2 bolts that hold the
rotor blade to the rotor, remove the
blade.
5. Rotate the blade and reinstall or
replace with new or re-sharpened
blade.
6.
Ensure the blade is properly
oriented, with the leading edge out. The blade
is designed to fit into the rotor one way only.
See diagram for proper installation.
7.
Tighten down bolts as specified in the torque
chart
8.
Repeat steps for second blade.
Rotor Blade
Rotor Blade
Bolts
Proper orientation
of Rotor Blade
Machine is shown with guard removed
for illustrative purposes only. Do not
operate machine with guard removed.
WARNING
Leading Edge
