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4. Center the cutting blade on the pilot step of
the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11).
Guard Mount
Fig. 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
12
Install the Cutting Blade
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury, always wear gloves
while handling or installing the blade.
3. Place the cutting blade on the output shaft
(Fig. 10).
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Cutting
Blade
Blade Retainer
Nut
Locking Rod Slot
Blade Cover
Locking Rod
REMOVING THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT AND INSTALLING THE
CUTTING BLADE
NOTE:
To make removing or installing the
cutting blade or cutting attachment
easier, place the unit on the ground or
on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
Shield
See
Removing and Installing Cutting
Attachment Shield
, Pg. 11.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
WARNING:
The gear housing gets
hot with use and can result in injury
to the operator. When the unit is
turned off it remains hot for a short
time. Do not touch the gear housing
until it has cooled.
1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking
rod slot and insert the locking rod into the
shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
Output Shaft
Pilot Hole
Fig. 8
Shaft Bushing
Hole
Locking
Rod Slot
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Output Shaft
Pilot Step
2. While holding the locking rod, remove the
cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off
of the output shaft (Fig. 9). Store the cutting
attachment for future use.
Fig. 11
Output Shaft
Bushing
Output Shaft
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