McHale V Series Baler
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6.2.1 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.
6.2.2 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.
Knives/blanks storage
Knife blank
Knife
WARNING: Never use a grinding disk
Never use a grinding disk when sharpening the knives.