CSC Combination Puller/Cutter UGE048/1103
5-4 MAINTENANCE
P
REVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
● Daily
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Checking puller belts for wear
If a belt shows sign of cracks, tears, or other damage,
replace it. See Replacing Belts, Section 5.
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Checking puller belt tension
Check the belt tension. See Testing Belt Tension,
Section 5.
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Checking belt gap
Check the belt gap. See Checking the Belt Gap,
Section 5.
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Inspecting cutter blade(s)
Clean, sharpen or replace as needed. See Inspecting
the Cutter Blades, Section 5.
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Inspecting the blade mounting hardware
Check the blade-securing bolt and the holding pins.
See Inspecting Blade Hardware, Section 5.
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Inspecting cutter bushing screws
Check that the cutter bushing screws are secure. See
Inspecting the Cutter Bushing Screws, Section 5.
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Checking the closure latch on the knife guard
See Checking the Closure Latch, Section 5.
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Inspecting unit alignment
Proper alignment with other equipment on the line is
critical for optimum performance. Use a plumb line or
laser to check for a straight line from the extrusion die
to the cutter bushings.
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Checking floor locks
See Checking Floor Locks, Section 5.
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Weekly
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Cleaning the blade lubrication tray See Cleaning the
Lubrication Tray, Section 5.
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Lubricating shafts on slide rail system
See Lubricating the Slide Rail, Section 5.
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Checking shafts and grease fittings
Lubricate all shafts and grease fittings as needed. See
Checking the Grease Locations, Section 5.
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