Sterling D48160s manual Topic SECTION/PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC SECTION/PAGE

SECTION 4 – SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS (Continued from previous page) Adjusting or replacing the bed knives (Continued from previous page)

Loosen the mounting screws……………………………………………………………………………..4-4

Remove the first knife clamp or shield Remove the bed knives

Clean the knife mounting surfaces……………………………………………………………………….4-5

Mounting screws

Replace the upstroke bed knife Replace the upstroke knife clamp

Remove the down stroke bed knife………………………………………………………………………4-6

Replace the down stroke knife shields Check the bed knives

Gap adjustment tips

Measure the knife gap……………………………………………………………………………………4-7

Set the downstream knife shield Check the knife gap

Tighten the screws to final torque………………………………………………………………………..4-8

Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife

Fasten the cutting chamber……………………………………………………………………………….4-9

Close the cutting chamber safety interlock Restart the granulator

Adjusting or replacing rotor knives……………………………………………………………….4-10

Basic facts about the knives Work safely

Open the cutting chamber interlock

Release the cutting chamber fasteners…………………………………………………………………...4-11

Care in handling knives………………………………………………………………………………….4-12

Lock the rotor

Remove the mounting screws Remove the rotor knives

Clean parts for reassembly……………………………………………………………………………....4-13

Mounting screws

Rotors with replaceable knife seats

Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………………………………………4-14

Check the bed knives Gap adjustment tips Measure the knife gap

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