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DESCRIPTION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS
Chipper Disc This is the component in which the knives are mounted.
The chipper disc is dynamically balanced and should
not be welded on or modified.
Chipper Shaft This shaft is connected to the disc by a draw ring
then rests on a pair of lange bearing bearings support.
Chipper Bearings These support the chipper shaft.
Chipper Base The chipper base holds the chipper disc assembly
and its bearings. The base is a welded construction.
Knife Anvil The chipper knife cuts against the knife anvil. The
knife anvil is adustable. See "Inspecting and adjusting anvil"
for proper adjustment.
Chipper Knife These are attached to the chipper disc with three
bolts per knife.
Feed Wheel Feeds the material at steady rate to the chipper
disc.
Disc Lock Pin A steel pin used to stabilize the disc when chang-
ing the knives. This is located on the side of the
chipper base.
Fan Blades Mounted to the back side of the disc. They are used to
discharge the chips from the chipper base.
Hinged Hood Allows the operator access to the chipper knives.