Adjusting the thread cutter
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Service Instructions 967 - 02.0 - 12/2015
14.5 Adjusting the cutting pressure of the knife
Proper setting
While it should be as low as possible, the cutting pressure must allow for
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he thread to be cut in a reliable manner.
Faults caused by an incorrect setting
• Very rapid wear of the knife if the pressure is set too high
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• Tilt the machine head ( p. 10).
Fig. 56: Setting the cutting pressure of the knife
Setting steps
1. Put the handwheel into the 270° position ( p. 20).
2. Swing out the movable knife (2).
3. Adjust the cutting pressure using the regulating screw (1).
4. Check the knife for correct operation and adjust it if necessary.
(1) - Regulating screw (2) - Movable knife
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