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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Blade holder does not engage
with spindle threads
Belt not positioned against blade
and hold down shaft
Reposition belt
Blade holder beyond spindle threads
Use position pin to aid engagement
Belt moves during skive
Inadequate clamping force
Readjust clamping lid for increased
clamp force
Inconsistent skive thickness
Hold down shaft too tight or too loose
Loosen shaft screw and reposition hold
down shaft. Retighten screw
Blade dull
Replace with new blade
Blade backing plate damaged or missing
Replace blade backing plate
Carcass exposed
Shim selection
Add shim(s) to increase skived belt
thickness
Blade dull
Replace with new blade
Inadequate skived belt thickness
Shim selection
Add or remove shim(s) to achieve desired
thickness
Inadequate skive depth (reach back)
Blade positioned incorrectly
Ensure that blade is properly positioned
on the blade holder pin
Belt moved during skive
Increase clamp force.
Flap not separated down belt length
Belt too thick
Remove with utility knife
Blade tip damaged
Replace with new blade
Flap not completely removed at skive end
Normal
Remove manually
Blade holder binding during skive
Dirt present on spindle threads or blade
holder bearing surfaces
Clean dirt from skiver and re-lubricate as
necessary
Blade dull
Replace with new blade
Blade positioned incorrectly
Ensure that blade is properly positioned
on the blade holder pin
Blade holder does not release at end of
skive
Dirt or debris interfering with movement of
blade holder
Clean dirt and debris from skiver
Worn spindle or blade holder threads
Check threads for wear. Replace spindle
or blade holder as required.
