e) Adjusting the play of the blade: (Every 6 to 8 hours)
- Recommended play between the blade and the blade press 0.1 to 1 mm.
- Slacken the two blade press screws with a 13 mm spanner.
- Then pull the blade press back and push the wearing plate forwards.
- Re-tighten the two screws with a 13 mm spanner.
- Do the same for all the blade presses.
- Make sure that the blade extends slightly beyond the fingers by 0.5 to 2.5 mm.
- Once all the blade presses are tightened, the blade must be able to slide freely.
f) Sharpening the blade (Every 6 to 8 hours)
Hold the blade firmly in a vice.
Either:
-With an angle-grinder: (protective goggles recommended)
Sharpen both angles on each section. Leaning the grinder to suit the angle of the cutting
edge
Or :
- With a file:
Sharpen both angles on each section, leaning the file to suit the angle of the cutting edge.
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