Components and Assembly
Wider is not always better or faster.
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Normally, bevel on the blade is up for concrete (Figure 3); bevel down for wood
(Figure 3.1).
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Dull blades greatly affect the performance of the machine and reduce cutting ability.
Re-sharpen or replace blades as needed.
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avoid blade damage.
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Blades can be offset in cutting head for easier access to toe kicks or removal along
the wall (Figure 4).
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#584 Scoring Tool (Figure 5).
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Self-scoring blades eliminate the need for pre-scoring material. Depending upon
the type of material being removed and the sharpness of the blade and scoring
wings, the self-scoring blades may make it harder to control the machine. Keep
scoring wings sharp at all times.
Blade Changing
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2. Use the supplied extended 7/32 “T” wrench (Domestic) or a 6 mm Hex wrench
(International) with at least a 3” (76 mm) extension to keep hand safely away from
the sharp edge of the blade. Loosen the two Allen head bolts.
3. Place blade into cutting head; slide all the way back to the bolts. If the blade is
wider than the cutting head, center blade to the head. If blade is smaller than the
cutting head, the blade should be mounted in the center of the cutting head during
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4. Tighten the bolts.
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WARNING:
BLADES ARE SHARP, USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HAN-
DLING. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. NEVER CHANGE
CUTTING HEAD OR SERVICE BLADES WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
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