7.0 Knife Installation/Changing
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7.0 Knife Installation/Changing
Changing knives can be very dangerous unless safety precautions are
observed and extreme care is taken when handling knives.
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Make sure knife lifters are used properly, see instructions following.
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Keep handling of unprotected knives to an absolute minimum.
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Clear off cutter table before removing knife.
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Have scabbard nearby and insert knife immediately.
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Warn people of any unprotected knife.
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Knife changing is a ONE PERSON OPERATION. Having more than one person trying to
change knives invites accidents.
Figure 11 – Spartan 150 Knife Change Accessories
The knife changing equipment shown in Figure 11
is included with the machine. The following
instructions show how to remove and install a new or re-sharpened knife. Read these instructions AT
LEAST ONCE before attempting to actually change or install any blades.
7.1 Knife Removal
Knives are always very sharp! Be sure to keep the edge away from your
body and keep other people out of the area while handling the blade. Severe lacerations or
dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures.
1. Lower the clamp to the table and remove the clamp handle and cutting lever handle.
2. Remove the top cover.
Knife
Scabbard
5/32”
T-Wrench
Knife Lifter
Assembly
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