
MAINTENANCE
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
WARNING Use only original equipment blades on this cutter. They are made of special
DANGER! | Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR | |
WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE | ||
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| BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM | |
| THROWN BLADES. |
DANGER Inspect Blades daily for abnormal wear. If Blades have a notch worn into the leading edge at the lower bend more than a 1/2" DEEP (due to running in gravel and/or the ground), REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THAT CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. Failure to replace such abnormally worn blades may lead to catastrophic failure of the blade and ejection of the broken part with tremendous force which may cause bodily injury or death!
1/2" MAXIMUM
Original Blade Edge
NOTE: Replace Blades in pairs after no more than 1/2" notch wear!
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