5.If alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws
(F) Fig. 27, align bracket (D) with the arbor flange (E), and tighten screws (F).
6.Loosely assemble large washer and bolt (C) Fig. 27, to the inside splitter bracket. This bolt and washer was removed in STEP 3.
7.Assemble the blade guard and splitter assembly (G) Fig. 28 between the large washer (C) and the splitter bracket and tighten bolt (H) with wrench supplied.
8.Fasten the rear of the blade guard and splitter bracket assembly (G) Fig. 29, to the rear splitter mounting bracket using 5/16-18 x 5/8" carriage bolt (J), flat washer, and 5/16-18 hex nut. Insert carriage bolt through splitter and mounting bracket, followed by the flat washer, then the hex nut. IMPORTANT: The splitter
(G) Fig. 29, has a notch (L) cut in the top edge. This feature will enable the blade guard to stay in the raised position to make blade changing a little easier. Raise the front of blade guard (M) Fig. 30, until the rear edge of the blade guard slips into notch (L) of splitter (G); the blade guard will stay in this position.
D
F
C
E
Fig. 27
G
H
C
Fig. 28
G L
J
Fig. 29
M
L
G
Fig. 30
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