FIELD: poultry-processing industry. SUBSTANCE: delegger has frame, leg cutting mechanism, rotation transmitting unit, drive sprocket, associated disk, guides for orienting birds' carcasses and birds' carcasses discharge tray. Rotation transmitting unit is equipped with rigid shaft comprising adjusting bushings. Guides for orienting birds' carcasses may be adjusted in horizontal and vertical planes. Drive sprocket is provided with pressure plate for retaining conveyor chain links from slipping. EFFECT: simplified construction and convenient mounting on any portion of overhead conveyor. 2 cl, 5 dwg
