14. Make sure that the cutting blade rotates in the
direction of the arrows shown on the cutting blade.
CAUTION: Risk of damage to the cutting
blade if it is installed opposite the
direction of rotation.
15. Install the flat washer and the blade shaft bolt.
16. To remove play, turn the outer flange and the cutting
blade in the opposite direction of which the cutting
blade rotates.
17. Hold the cutting blade tightly while you tighten blade
shaft bolt with the blade shaft wrench.
18. Push the switch for cutting depth adjustment down to
lower the cutting blade until it touches the surface.
CAUTION: Do not lower the cutting
blade too quickly. If the cutting blade hits
the surface with force, the cutting blade
can become damaged. Decrease the
speed with the knob for adjustment of
the blade lowering speed.
CAUTION: Do not let the front weight of
the product push down on the cutting
blade. This causes damage to the
cutting blade.
19. Tighten the blade shaft bolt fully with the blade shaft
wrench. The resistance between the cutting blade
and the ground keeps the cutting blade in position.
20. Lower the blade guard front and put the blade guard
latch on the front bolt of the blade guard. Tighten the
front bolt of the blade guard.
CAUTION: Do not operate the product
without the blade guard latch engaged
and the front bolt of the blade guard
installed. Do not use the product if the
parts are damaged.
21. Start the product and listen for unusual sounds. If
there are unusual sounds, remove the cutting blade.
a) Examine the cutting blade for damages.
b) Install the cutting blade again. Replace the
cutting blade if it is damaged.
To remove the cutting blade
WARNING: When you remove diamond
blades, let the product become cool and use
protective gloves. Diamond blades are very
hot after use.
• Remove the cutting blade in the opposite sequence
of how it was installed. Refer to
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