Conair Combination Puller/Cutter CSC3

Blade Lubrication Tray Maintenance

Clean the blade lubrication tray

Lubricate shafts on slide rail system

Shafts and Grease Fittings Maintenance

Check shafts and grease fittings

Lubricate all shafts and grease fittings as needed

Ensure safety precautions are followed

Loosen the set screws holding the cutter bushings

Check the depth of the proximity switch face for each bushing

Check the tightness of each proximity switch's retaining screw using an Allen wrench

Replace cutter bushings and check for proper cutting blade alignment

Turn the main power disconnect to the on position

Turn the main power disconnect to the off position

Remove the upper and lower belt guards

Remove the screws attaching guards to unit (four each: top, bottom, front and rear)

Disconnect the safety cable (upper guard)

Check belt tension using a tension-measuring tool

Ensure belts are tight enough to prevent slipping

Ensure the gap between the upper and lower belts is even across the width

Adjust belt tension, if necessary

Ensure the cutter head has stopped completely

Carefully remove the cutter blade

Check that the Trantorque coupling device is clean

Clean surfaces with non-petroleum based solvent if necessary

Measure the torque of the nut using a torque wrench

Is the torque within the proper installation range (2000 in-lb or 225 N-m)?

Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling blades

Lock out the cutter before opening the cutting chamber

Ensure the cutter head has stopped completely before opening the knife guard

Check blades for the following issues

Is cleaning, sharpening, or replacement needed?

Describe any actions taken (cleaning, sharpening, replacement)