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General 30-360 - Helical Cutter Head Insert Maintenance (Model 30-360 HC)

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MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
HELICAL CUTTER HEAD INSERT REVERSAL / REPLACEMENT (MODEL 30-360HC ONLY)
To be sure that the inserts are in good condition, simply make a visual inspection by manually turning the cutter
head.
There are 58 reversible carbide inserts (knives) B installed in the helical cutter head A (#360H) at the factory. With
use and normal wear over time, it will eventually become necessary to reverse and/or replace the inserts.
To maintain even insert wear always reverse or replace all 58 inserts each time knife replacement is required. When
needed, replacement inserts B can be ordered through your local General International distributor under part
#30-443 (sold by sets of ten).
NOTE: THE DISASSEMBLY OF THE CUTTING HEAD IS NOT RE-
QUIRED FOR THIS OPERATION. THE IMAGE ABOVE IS FOR IL-
LUSTRATION ONLY.
A B
1. Using one of the two supplied Allen keys, loosen but
do not remove the nut and screw C and remove
the knife-holder/chip breaker D and insert E.
3. Thoroughly clean the knife-holders/chip breakers
G and inserts H using a lacquer thinner and small
brush. Reverse or replace the insert and re-install it
along with the knife-holder/chip breaker into the
slot, then partially retighten the nut and screw I.
4. Center the knife-holder/chip breaker with the flat
edge of the nut J and fully tighten the nut and
screw. Repeat with all other 57 inserts.
2. Thoroughly clean the housing F before reinstalling
a knife-holder/chip breaker and insert.
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
IMPORTANT! TO PREVENT KNIFE
HEIGHT DISCREPENCIES, THE
KNIFE HOLDERS /CHIP BREAK-
ERS AND INSERTS MUST BE
CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
F