Maintaining the Blades
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Check the blades for wear or damage paying particular
attention to the cutting edge, curved area, and installation
hole (Figure 5). If the blade is excessively worn or
damaged replace the blade. To ensure a superior quality
of cut, keep the blades sharp.
Figure 5
1.
Cutting edge
3.
Installation hole
2.
Curved area
WARNING
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s
or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
•
Inspect the blades periodically for wear or
damage.
•
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Replacing a Blade
1. Holding the blade in a rag or padded glove, remove
the nut, blade bolt, and blade (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1.
Blade bolt
3.
Nut
2.
Blade
2. Discard the blade, nut, and bolt.
3. Install a new blade with a new nut and blade bolt
4. Torque the fasteners to 7.3 ft-lb (10 N-m).
Cleaning Under the Guards
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Remove the top and side guards and remove any debris.
Replace the guards when finished.
Figure 7
1.
Side belt guard
2.
Top guard
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