Cutterhead Removal
The entire cutterhead assembly may be removed for cleaning or for bearing and blade replacement. Some woodworkers keep a spare cutterhead with replacement blades should the original cutterhead have to be repaired.
Blades in the cutterhead are sharp! Use extreme caution when handling the removal of the cutterhead.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
To remove the cutterhead (including bearings, studs, and housing) from the base casting:
Referring to Figure 42:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.
2.Remove the front blade guard (A) and screw (H).
3.Remove the lock handle (B), washer (C) and lock nut (D) securing the fence assembly (E) to the table (F).
4.Lift the fence assembly (E) from the table.
5.From the left side of the stand, remove the dust chute (G). From the back of the machine remove the cabinet access cover (not shown).
Referring to Figure 43:
6.Using an 8mm hex wrench, loosen two hex cap screws underneath fence base casting (E) that secure the casting to the table (F). Remove the fence base casting and set aside.
7.Remove four screws and washers (A) securing the belt guard (B). Remove the belt guard.
8.Remove the
9.Using a 3mm hex wrench, loosen two set screws that secure the cutterhead pulley (D) to the cutterhead shaft. Set the pulley and shaft key aside.
10.Using a 14mm wrench, remove two screws (A, Fig. 44) and lock washers that secure the cutterhead bearing housings to the base.
Note: These screws and lock washers are more easily accessible through the dust chute.
11.Carefully remove the cutterhead (A, Fig. 45).
12.Before placing the new cutterhead back into the casting, thoroughly clean the "saddle" and the bearing housings of saw dust and grease so that they seat properly.
Figure 42
Figure 43
Figure 44
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