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High pressure water cleaning (< 2,000psi)
High pressure water cleaning (under 2,000psi) is the most efficient way to clean the machine for speed and ease. Remove the barrels, top
shroud with the 2 latches and leave the bottom shroud in place. This will help keep the motors from getting wet. Cover motors with plastic bags
and start spraying the brushes first then move down to the reel blades and lower shroud. Use a block of wood to rotate the blade for complete
cleaning then spay the lower shroud. Keep direct hard spray away from the motors and electrical box. These items can get wet but should not
be directly sprayed. You can then remove the lower shroud and clean completely. Proceed and clean the inside of the shroud with the latches.
Carefully spray the barrels inside and out and reassemble all parts in reverse order.
Cleaning without high pressure water
Remove all three shrouds and spray Simple Green on inside surface of shrouds for presoaking. You can then take
a good quality 1-2” wide putty knife or paint scraper and remove material residue buildup.
Reel blades
Remove the barrels and shrouds. Spray reel blades and barrels with Simple Green or denatured alcohol and let
stand for 1 hour. Wipe the reel blades with a rag being extremely careful not to touch the blades with your
fingers. Rotate the reel blades with a block of wood and continue to wipe carefully.
Barrels
Barrels can be sprayed or soaked in a garbage can with Simple Green and water. After soaking for 1 hour wipe
the barrels inside and out with a rag being careful to not cut yourself on the barrel slots or damage the barrels.
You can also take a garden hose and spray the barrels down. Be extremely careful with handling the barrels, as
they are precision made and any damage with greatly effect the cutting performance of the machine.
Barrel brushes
The brushes can be spayed with Simple Green or bathroom cleaner then hosed off. High-pressure sprayer may
damage bristles if sprayed to close.
