Sterling SMS 850, 1200 Mounting the Cutter Holders, Clean the cutter pocket and the cutter holder

WARNING! Danger of cutting caused by sharp cutters at all times—even when rotor is at standstill. Serious Injury especially to the hands and fingers can occur. Wear protective gloves!

(1)Bed knife

(2)Knife mounting screws

(3)Knife holder

(4)Cover plates

(5)Knife adjusting screw for pushing

(6)Cutter adjusting screw for pulling

(7)Cover plate mounting screws

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Mounting the Cutter Holders

1.Clean the cutter pocket and the cutter holder.

2.Insert cutter holder into the pocket.

NOTE: Cutter holder must slide in easily. Do not damage the cutter holder surfaces with a hammer.

3.Put in the cutter holder mounting screws (DIN912 – M8x25 – 12.9) and put some Loctite on them.

4.Make sure that the cutter holder fits properly.

5.Tighten the cutter mounting screws using a torque wrench.

NOTE: The required torque for the cutter holder mounting screws is 39 Nm (also see the table under “Working on Cutting Cutters”).

WARNING! Danger of cutting caused by sharp cutters at all times—even when rotor is at standstill. Serious Injury especially to the hands and fingers can occur. Wear protective gloves!

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