Flexco XP SINGLE Blade Belt Skiver Operating Instructions

Flexco® XP™ SINGLE Blade Belt Skiver
Operating Instructions
Ordering Number: XPSK-SB
Item Code: 32072
Wear Proper PPE: Hand, eye, and foot.
Tool Inspection: Examine the tool before each use. Check that blade is not loose. Inspect blade for nicks, cracks,
or other damage. Replace blade if not sharp.
Operational Instructions: Clean belt prior to skiving. Make sure belt is flat. Do not skive into carcass. Tool skives
top side of belt. Flip belt if necessary to skive opposite side.
WARNING: Keep fingers and hands away from the skiver blade at all times.
Main Components
Flexco® XP™ Single Blade Belt Skiver
1. Blade Holder
6. Upper Pressure Plate Adjustment Lever
2. Blade Holder Adjustment Lever
7.Lower Belt Support
3. Skiver Blade (32074)
8. Belt Stops XP3 & XP5, six per kit (32087)
4.Drive Handle
9. Belt Stops XP7 & XP8, six per kit (32088)
5. Upper Pressure Plate
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2
6
5
7
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4
9
8
Skiver Belt Specifications
Skive belts up to 50 mm (2”) thick. Maximum skive per pass is 10 mm (3/8”). Skive width of XP3/XP5 = 35 mm (1-3/8”). Skive
width of XP7/XP8 = 38 mm (1-1/2”).
Installation Instructions
1. Select belt stops that correspond to the fastener size. Slide belt stops onto bed, evenly spaced for full belt width. Insert belt
end into frame centered on the bed and until it rests against all belt stops. Tighten clamp bar.
PUSH
DOWN
a.
b.
c.
2. a. Attach the skiver to the bed by sliding the mounting bracket onto the left side of bed rail. b. Turn Drive Handle clockwise
to engage the skiver with the bed. Raise Upper Pressure Plate. Move skiver over belt until Upper Pressure Plate is positioned
about 50 mm (2”) over the belt. Ensure blade is not touching the belt. c. Push Upper Pressure Plate firmly down against belt
surface and tighten Adjustment Lever to lock in position.
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3. Adjust blade holder to desired cutting depth. Ensure
blade adjustment handle is in the up position prior to
skiving.
4. Turn Drive Handle clockwise to begin skiving. Make sure scrap
cut does not get jammed in skiver. Spraying silicone on belt will
reduce required effort. If effort is high, stop, reverse and inspect
for loose or damaged parts.
Changing the Blade
WARNING: Use caution when handling blade. Unscrew the
upper pressure plate adjustment lever and remove assembly.
Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the two screws from the
blade holder. Replace worn blade with new one. Retighten
screws. Reattach the upper pressure plate.
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