MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
This section describes the daily, weekly, monthly and semi- annual maintenance schedules that should be performed when changing materials or lines, or when changing equipment, as well as the maintenance procedures to follow.
Cutting either flexible or rigid materials generates tremendous shock and vibration to the entire unit. Anything that can loosen, will over time.
To maintain the best performance, follow this maintenance schedule and develop an effective preventative maintenance program.
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
●Daily
❒Checking cutter blade(s)
Clean, sharpen or replace as needed (see Checking the Blades, Section 5).
❒Inspecting the blade mounting hardware
The blade securing bolt should use both a lock washer and flat washer, and be tightened enough to fully com- press the lock washer. Replace the holding pins if they appear worn.
❒Inspecting the cutter bushing screws
Check that the cutter bushing screws are secure (see Inspecting Cutter Bushing Screws, Section 5).
❒Checking the closure latch on the knife guard See Checking the Closure Latch, Section 5.
❒Inspecting cutter alignment
Proper cutter alignment is critical for optimum perfor- mance. Use a plumb line or laser to check for a straight line from the extrusion die to the cutter bush- ings.
❒Check floor locks
It is always recommended that the weight be removed from the casters for optimum stability during cutting cycles. Check to see if the floor locking mechanism is properly adjusted.
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