TM 5-3610-253-14
4-3.1 Cutting Blade Assembly.
Performs the actual shredding operation. It is
composed of:
Cutting blades. Serrated, spiral-groove blades approximately 0.029 in.
(0.74 mm) thick. They will destroy light metal and staples with no damage to the
blades.
b. Cutting blade spacers.
Separate the cutting blades and rotate with the
blades.
c. Cutting blade separators. Provide the shearing surface for the cutting
operation. They are fixed and do not rotate.
Provides geared-down, high-torque, rotary power for the
d. Drive motor.
cutting blades.
Drive chain. Is a high-strength roller design riding on sprockets, and
transmits power from the drive motor to the cutting blades.
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