Thread cutter
68 Service Instructions 667 - 00.0 - 04/2016
4. Slide the pull rod (5) to the left under slight pressure to keep the play
inside the mechanics of the thread cutter at a minimum.
5. Position the block (4) with the roller (6) against the control cam.
6. Tighten the screw (7).
7. Check the setting and correct it if necessary.
14.4 Setting the cutting pressure
Fig. 51: Setting the cutting pressure (1)
Fig. 52: Setting the cutting pressure (2)
Proper setting
The thread should be cut at a pressure that is as low as possible.
A low cutting pressure will keep knife wear at a minimum.
Two of the thickest threads used must be reliably cut at the same time.
(1) - Screw (2) - Thread-pulling knife
(3) - Block
(4) - Roller
(5) - Control cam