Blade Replacement
1.
Hold the key ring, pull down and turn key ring 90 degrees. Let the key
ring slide into the cutter spring tube.
2.
Pull the cutter chain until cutter block and blade are clearly in view.
3.
Loosen the cutter block screw and remove the used blade. For
safety purposes, always use a pair of pliers to handle the blade.
4.
Insert a new blade. Tighten the screw, making sure the blade does
not protrude through the bottom of the cutter block.
5.
Pull the cutter block back into the taper head channel.
6.
Pull the key ring down to the end of the spring tube. Turn it 90
degrees and lock it into the original position.
7.
Pull down on the control tube to make sure the blade travels freely
through the taper head channel.
Cable Replacement
1.
Remove all the mud from the BAZOOKA.
2.
To remove the plunger stop, lift the locking tab and twist the stop ¼
turn counter-clockwise. After twisting, pull the stop off the taper.
3.
Remove the cover plate by taking out the top screws and loosening
the side and bottom screws. Gently pull the cover plate up and out to
remove it. Close the gate valve and force the piston down with a thin
piece of wood or a flattened piece of corner bead.
4.
Loosen the screw on the cable drum and remove the end of the cable
from the drum.
5.
Remove the cable from the piston by removing the nut from the
slotted stud.
6.
Clean the slotted stud of any mud, then thread the cable through the
nut while holding it, and place the end of the cable into the slot.
Screw the nut onto the slotted stud and tighten to secure the cable to
the piston.
7.
Drop the loose end of the cable into the tube followed by the piston.
Re-install the plunger stop by aligning the guide tabs to the slots, and
sliding the stop into the taper end, twisting ¼ turn clockwise.
Continue twisting until the tab snaps into place, locking the assembly
together. If oriented correctly, very little force should be required to
install the stop.
8.
Make sure the slot in the cable drum is clean and insert the loose
end of the cable and tighten the screw.
9.
Wind the cable onto the cable drum by turning the drum key
clockwise.
10. Replace the cover plate and tighten all screws.
Tape Advancement Assembly
Holding onto the tape advancement assembly, loosen the screw and
remove the tape advancement needle. Slide the entire assembly to the
bottom of the tape guide. Push the new needle through the hole and out the
bottom so that the point of the needle protrudes 1/16 inch through the tape
in the slide. Hold the support assembly and tighten the screw. Insert tape
through the tape guide and check for proper advancement of the tape.
General Maintenance
The new BAZOOKA must be washed with a brush and water (or a water hose) after each use. Pay close attention that all
joint compound is flushed from under the cover plate and the tape advance mechanism. Complete the clean-up by lightly
oiling all wear points. Use Ames
®
BAZOOKA Oil or any light machine oil.
BAZOOKA
®
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