Working with Components
Rovema VPK Operators Manual
3/2000 VPK REV(B) PANELVIEW 600
8-8
Replacing the Cutting Knife
When the cutting knife consistently fails to produce a crisp cut it is time
to replace it. Use the following procedure to replace the knife. Before
starting this procedure, make sure that the bagmaker is locked-out.
To replace the knife:
1.
Check that the jaws are at the bottom of their stroke.
2.
Push the knife extender inward to extend the knife.
3.
Locate the knife securing screw under the front jaw body.
4.
Loosen the screw until the slotted knife can be removed from between
the jaws.
Warning:
Use a pair of pliers to remove the knife. Even though it is
dull, it can easily cut you.
5.
Insert the new knife into the knife assembly.
Warning:
Use a pair of pliers to install the new knife. New knives
are extremely shape.
6.
Tighten the knife securing screw.
Figure 8.8
Shows the knife assembly.
Knife
Extender
