Alamo SM72 manual Blade Sharpening

(SGM-10)

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BLADE SHARPENING

Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.

Always sharpen both blades at same time to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern as shown in Image 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 mower up to prevent if from falling when the blades and/ or carrier are being serviced.

Avoid personal injury. Always wear safety glasses and face protection when grinding blades.

Blade Maintenance

SM72 02/10 Maintenance Section 5-5

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