Abstract: A device for preparing plastic containers (16) for being put into use. The containers (16) are molded to one another in container blocks (17) side by side along separating lines (18). Along the separating lines, the individual containers (16) can be separated from one another for use. Cutter blades (28) are movably guided at least in part along the separating line. The cutter blades (28) are, arranged on a carriage (64) movably guided back and forth between a position of use and a position of non-use. In the position of use, the r cutter blades (28) are raised by a swivel device (54, 78, 82) and move along the separating lines (18). In the position of non-use of the cutter blades, the cutter blades are lowered at a distance from the containers (16) to be separated from one another.

Abstract: A device for preparing plastic containers (16) for being put into use, wherein said containers (16) are molded to one another in container blocks (17) side by side along separating lines (18), along which the individual containers (16) can be separated from one another for use, and along which cutter blades (28) are movably guided at least in part, is characterized in that the respective cutter blade (28), arranged on a carriage (64), is movably guided back and forth between a position of use and a position of non-use, and in that in the position of use the respective cutter blade (28) raised by a swivel device (54, 78, 82) moves along the respectively assignable separating line (18), and, in its position of non-use, is lowered at a distance from the containers (16) to be separated from one another.