ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT AND INSTALLING THE CUTTING BLADE
NOTE: To make removing or installing the cutting blade or cutting attachment easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Remove the Cutting Attachment Shield
See Removing and Installing Cutting Attachment Shield, Pg. 11.
Remove the Cutting Attachment
WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator. When the unit is turned off it remains hot for a short time. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.
1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8).
Output Shaft
Output Shaft
Bushing
Locking Rod
Locking | Shaft Bushing |
Rod Slot | Hole |
Fig. 8
2.While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting attachment by turning it clockwise off of the output shaft (Fig. 9). Store the cutting attachment for future use.
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Locking Rod Slot
Fig. 9
Install the Cutting Blade
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.
3.Place the cutting blade on the output shaft (Fig. 10).
Blade Retainer | Nut |
| |
Blade Cover |
|
Pilot Hole | Cutting |
Blade |
Output Shaft 
Locking Rod
Guard Mount
Fig. 10
4.Center the cutting blade on the pilot step of the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11).
Output Shaft
Pilot Step
Output Shaft
Bushing
Fig. 11
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