3104CMS OWNER’S MANUAL 9/5/18 Page 10 of 18
CHIPPER BLADE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING
: The CMS must be rendered inoperable before removing the chipper blade access cover. See
the MAINTENANCE PREPARATION section.
WARNING
: Never turn the chipper disk with your hand or any other body part as serious injury may
occur. The chipper disk lock pin may be used to turn the chipper disk.
CAUTION
: Avoid touching the chipper blades. The chipper blades are extremely sharp and may cut any
body part that comes in contact.
To inspect chipper blades:
Remove the chipper blade access cover, see image: CHIPPER BLADE ACCESS and drawing 002CMS.
Stay clear of the blades, unlock and turn the chipper disk as necessary to position the chipper blade in the
blade access area. Lock the disk when the blade is within the blade access area.
To replace chipper blades:
The chipper blades have two cutting edges, when the first edge has dulled the blades can be reversed and
the new cutting edge used. When both edges have dulled the blades may be sharpened or replaced.
The bolts holding the chipper blade were installed with high strength (red) threadlocker. If you cannot get
a bolt to loosen apply heat, such as from a heat gun, while applying torque to remove the bolt.
When reinstalling the chipper blade use high strength red threadlocker and torque bolts to 102 lb-ft.
NOTICE:
DO NOT drop bolts or tools into the chipper disk area; it will be difficult to remove.
