McHale F5500 - Knife sharpening

McHale F5500 Baler
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6.6.1 Knives/blanks storage
If knives from the chopper unit are being removed they can be stored on the drive side
of the machine (on the chopper unit) in the knife storage area and replaced using
blanks. Knives/blanks are secured in the storage area by tightening the clamp lever
shown.
6.6.2 Knife sharpening
The knives in the chopper unit should be sharpened on the flat side using either a file
or a mopping disk. The knife should never become hot while sharpening, otherwise it
will lose its tensile strength and cutting edge.
6.7 Automatic lubrication system
The machine is equipped with a fully automatic greasing and oiling system which is
responsible for greasing the roller bearings in the baling chamber and oiling of all chain
systems. All other grease points must be greased, as specified. (See ‘Machine
maintenance’)
The oil reservoir tank (A) can hold approximately 3 litres of oil and this is enough oil for
approximately 12 working hours. It should be kept between the minimum and maximum
Knives/blanks storage Knife blank
WARNING: Never use a grinding disk
Never use a grinding disk when sharpening the knives.
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