Operate Chopper System

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Incomplete cut

1. Maintain chopper system in good condition always.
2. The extractors separate leaf debris properly when blades are timed correctly. The leaves, as well as the cane, are cleanly cut by sharp blades when synchronized correctly. Blades need to have full blade contact, but not gouge or hit hard. Make daily checks and adjust if necessary.
3. Blunt edges and badly synchronized choppers cause incomplete cuts and may result in reduced container weights. Some of these incomplete cuts will turn with the elevator slats and dangle from the cart guard. The operator knows that blades need to be changed if they see this happen.
4. Chopper system is available in 6, 8, and 10 blade configurations. The more blades a chopper system has, the smaller the billets are. Billet length can be adjusted further using the optional billet length manual adjustment. For more information, see Billet Length Manual Adjustment (If Equipped) in this section.

Billet Deflector Shield is a three position metal shield used to deflect cane billets at the desired angle as they exit the choppers. The higher the angle, the closer to the primary extractor billets are thrown. The lower position prevents light cane from going through the primary extractor. For adjustment, see Adjust Billet Deflector Shield in Maintenance—As Required section