Initial Setup & Assembly
Figure 9. Bar Stop
A.Bar Stops
B.Taptite Screws, 5/16-18 x 1
INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed.
Assemble Blade
1.Place the blade on a flat surface.
2.Install the bar stops (A, Figure 9) using the two 5/16- 18 x 1 taptite screws (B).
3.See Figure 10. Insert threaded end of eyebolt (A) through lug on blade, and screw on 5/16 nut (B) just far enough so that it is flush with the end of the eye- bolt.
4.Hook the springs (C) into the pivot frame (D). Using a pliers, stretch the springs to hook the opposite ends to the eyebolts (A).
5.Tighten the nut (B) on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3/4" (19 mm) of thread.
6.Holding the first nut (B) with a wrench,add a second nut (E) to each eyebolt, and tighten securely against the first nut to act as a jam nut.
Figure 10. Tension Springs |
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A. Eyebolt | D. Pivot Frame |
B. Nut, 5/16 | E. Nut, 5/16 |
C. Spring |
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