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BLADE SHARPENING

Always sharpen both blades at same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0008.Always sharpen blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a 1/16" blunt edge. Do not sharpen back side of blade.

Avoid personal injury. Always block the cutter up to prevent if from falling when the blades and/or carrier are being serviced.

Do not heat or weld on hard surface blades as this can alter material strength causing blades to fail in a hazardous manner that could cause injury.

RX96 03/09

Maintenance Section 5-9

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