APR 2018
CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer
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4. Routine Tasks
not be nearby. Carry the lifter to the cart
containing the prepared scabbard.
9. Place the knife lifter with knife into the scab-
bard such that the edge of the knife is in or
neare the scabbard slot.
10. Carefully turn the knife lifter handles coun-
terclockwise and disconnect the lifter from
the knife while the knife-edge remains in the
scabbard slot.
11. Align the two knife-bolt holes with the holes
in the scabbard such that no portion of the
knife-edge remains exposed.
12. Place scabbard screws into each hole and
turn them clockwise to tighten.
13. Use a wrench to secure the knife to its scab-
bard.
14. Repeat all steps for each of the three knives.
With the knives removed, the replacement
knives may be installed as described below.
WARNING
Changing knives can be very dangerous un-
less safety precautions are observed and ex-
treme care is taken when handling knives.
Keep handling of unprotected knives to an
absolute minimum. Have the scabbard
nearby and insert knife immediately. Warn
people of any unprotected knife.
WARNING
Knife changing is a ONE PERSON
OPERATION! More than one person chang-
ing a knife creates safety hazards.
WARNING
Even used knives are extremely sharp! Use
extreme care when handling new/re-ground
knives and used knives.
4.5.2 Knife Installation
1. Make sure main power is turned off at the
front of the machine and the main power dis-
connect switch is locked out as described in
Section 1.6 Power Lockout Procedure on
page 1-4.
2.
Turn both knife depth adjustment han-
dles counterclockwise until they stop
(Figure 4-14). This will set the knife depth to
the highest position.
Figure 4-14. Knife Adjustment Knobs
CAUTION
Failure to raise the knife depth setting up
could result in damage to the new knives
and/or cut stick/plates.
3. Open the appropriate door to access the
area where the knife is being installed.
4. Place the scabbard containing the replace-
ment knives on a nearby cart or table. Make
sure the scabbard has its protected edge
facing the installer. Have the knife lifter
nearby.
5. Locate the appropriate knife for the location
being installed. Both side knives are identi-
cal and are 15.5” (39.4 cm) long. The face
knife is 14.5” (36.8 cm) long.
6. Carefully remove the two screws that fasten
the knife to its scabbard. Carefully unwrap
and wipe clean the knife if necessary.
Note: To prevent corrosion, new knives are
coated with light oil. It should be WIPED
OFF WITH CARE.
7. Place the knife lifter on the knife and align
the left handle with the second hole from the
left end of the knife. Align the right handle
with the second hole from the right end of
the knife.
8. Turn the lifter handles clockwise until the
ends of the handles touch the scabbard un-
der the knife.
9. Turn the handles counterclockwise 1/2 turn
so the ends of the handles will not interfere
with the clamp inside the machine.
10. Hold the knife lifter with knife at a safe dis-
tance from the body. Other people should
not be nearby. Carry the lifter to the installa-
tion location.
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