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Blades
Blade choice
Proper blade size and placement, depending on the material and sub-floor type, affects the performance.
- KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades greatly reduce cutting ability. Re-sharpen or replace as needed.
- The harder a job comes up, for best results, use a smaller blade.
- Start with a narrow blade, then increase the blade size to optimize the cutting pass.
- Narrower blades work easier than wider blades, wider is not always better or faster.
- Narrower blades usually clean the floor better.
- Normally the bevel on the blade is up for concrete. Bevel down for wood or soft sub-floors.
• Keep your work area clean and clear of debris.
• After you have removed a portion of material, remove it out of the way.
This will give the machine maximum performance and helps to keep the work area safe.
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Always wear cut-resistant gloves when handling blades.
• Everyone in the work area should wear eye protection.
