SERVICE TIP

When a Besser S63 Splitter blade starts to wear, the top will begin to round off. If your splits aren’t what you desire, check to see if the top of the blade is well rounded.  If not, you may need to replace your blades. If part of the blade is flat, the block sliding over the wear plate will also be contacting the blade. Check the following to achieve desired splits:

1. Check the wear plate for excessive wear. If it’s worn through half way, replace it.
   
   
2. Check to see if your splitting mechanism is set too high. Adjust the square head bolts on the bottom of the splitter.
   
   
3. Check the blades to see if any debris has built up under them. Pull the blades and clean under them.
   
   
4. If only one blade is worn, check the spring tension on your adjustments, you may have weak or broken springs. If one set of adjusting bolts are in a long ways preventing you from further adjustment, buy replacement springs.
   
   

The splitter blades should be penetrating the block about 3/16". If you show wear further down on your blades, you are penetrating too deeply. This can cause your upper blade to strike the side knives resulting in damage and voiding warranty. Keep your adjustments in check.

Posted 14 May 2001