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INSPECTION OF KNIVES AND SECURING ELEMENTS
A. KNIVES :
Should be inspected
systematically each time before the machine
is operated.
Cutting quality as well as safe operation depend on the
regular inspection and care given to the knives. Knives
should be replaced in the following cases :
1. Damaged knives
Very rough conditions can cause knives to crack
and become deformed leading to :
- increased risk of accidents ;
- deterioration of cutting quality ;
- risk of damage to the cutterbar.
2. Worn knives
Length (A) of a knife should be greater than 65 mm.
The width (B) of a knife, measured at a distance
of 10 mm away from the edge of the disc should
be greater than 34 mm
The hole (L) for the securing bolt must not become
oval by more than 20 mm for an 18 mm hole.
B. SECURING ELEMENTS
:
To be
inspected regularly !
(particularly the tightening torque of the nut:
12 daNm / 90 ft.lbs
).
- Inspect immediately after hitting an obstruction.
- Inspect when replacing knives.
- Check at the beginning of each season.
