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CLEANING SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD & TIPS (cont.)
7)
Separate the tips from the screws and place in separate containers with a bit of mineral
spirits or non-chlorinated brake cleaner.
8)
Once all are removed, wipe down the bare cutterhead using rags with whichever solvent
you chose mentioned above.
9)
Once the oil is wiped off, use an air compressor or a can of pressurized air to clear each
seat and screw hole on the cutter head. This will aid in knife and cutter tips reinstallation.
10)
Lubricate the Torx screw threads with light machine oil, wipe the excess oil off the threads.
11)
Place each insert tip in the seat and slightly snug each screw using the Hex Wrench to hold
the cutterhead in position. Once you get a row of tips seated and slightly tightened down,
repeat by going back over each cutter tip and tighten down the screws securely to 48 to 50
inch / lbs.
NOTE: NOT FT / LBS !!!!
12)
Install the remaining insert tips in the same fashion.
13)
Reinstall the dust chute and dust port
NOTE: Periodically inspect the insert tips for wear and pitch build up. Remove and replace or
clean as necessary.
NOTE: After all assembly and adjustment instructions are completed, use a sacrificial board
after cleaning to test for remaining oil.
If oil is still apparent, repeat the cleaning method you
used above.
