Figure 71
1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)
4.
Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that
the opposing cutting edge is now in the same
position
(Figure
72).
Figure 72
1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
5.
Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface
(Figure
73).
Note:
The variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
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1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A.
If the difference between A and B is greater
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to
(page 57)
58).
Note:
new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
B.
If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
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6.
Repeat this procedure on each blade.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
1.
Place a wrench on the flat of the spindle shaft or
hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded
glove.
2.
Remove the blade bolt, bushing, and blade from
the spindle shaft
57
Figure 73
Removing the Blades
and
Installing the Blades (page
If a bent blade is replaced with a
(Figure
74).
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