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With the side knives mounted, mount the top knife, beveled side facing the operator as shown in Figure 10-
3. The screw mounting the top knife needs to be tight. This will allow the top knife to crimp the blank
properly.
Figure 10-3: This side of the top knife should face the operator when mounted.
10.1.3. Storing the Removed Knives and Mandrel on Sides of the Machine.
Available along the sides of the EL-2002 are places to store all four sets of knives and mandrels. One side
of the machine holds both configurations of the 3x4 elbow producing tools, while the other side holds the
2x3. Storage locations are clearly marked on the mounting brackets. Locate the proper space for the tools
removed in section 10.1.1 and mount them with a 3/8-16-in x 1.75-in socket head screw in the following
order. Top knife facing up and closest to the machine, left side knife facing up, right side knife facing up,
mandrel assembly, 3/8-in standard washer, and 3/8-in lock washer. Refer to Figure 10-3 for further
clarification.
Figure 10-3: Mounting the knives and mandrel assembly to the side of the machine.
Figure: 10-2: This side of the left knife
should face operator
when mounted
The beveled side of the
left knife should face away
from the operator when
mounted.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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