To replace the blade
1. Lock the blade with a block of wood.
2. Remove the blade bolt.
3. Remove the blade.
4. Examine the blade support and blade bolt to see if
there are damages.
5. Examine the engine shaft to make sure that it is not
bent.
6. When you attach the new blade, point the angled
ends of the blade in the direction of the cutting cover.
7. Make sure that the blade is aligned with the center of
the engine shaft.
8. Lock the blade with a block of wood. Attach the
spring washer and tighten the bolt and washer with a
torque of 47-54 Nm.
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9. Pull the blade around by hand and make sure that it
turns freely.
WARNING: Use heavy duty gloves. The
blade is very sharp and cuts can easily
occur.
10. Start the product to do a test of the blade. If the
blade is not correctly attached, there is vibration in
the product or the cutting result is unsatisfactory.
To examine the cutting equipment
WARNING: To prevent accidental start
remove the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
WARNING: Use protective gloves when you
do maintenance on the cutting equipment.
The blade is very sharp and cuts can easily
occur.
1. Examine the cutting equipment for damage or
cracks. Always replace a damaged cutting
equipment.
2. Look at the blade to see if it is damaged or blunt.
Note: It is necessary to balance the blade after it is
sharpened. Let a service center sharpen, replace and
balance the blade. If you hit an obstacle that causes the
product to stop, replace the damaged blade. Let the
service center estimate if the blade can be sharpened or
must be replaced.
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