Assembly (continued)

Blade Retainer

Nut

Cutting

 

 

Blade

Shield

Mount

Pilot Hole

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking Rod

Fig. 2-16

Pilot Step

Fig. 2-17

1/4-1/2 turn

Counterclockwise

Fig. 2-18

Clockwise

Fig. 2-19

3.Place the cutting blade on the output shaft bushing (Fig. 2-16).

4.Make sure that the cutting blade is centered on the pilot step and sitting flat against the output shaft bushing (Fig. 2-17).

If the cutting blade is off-center, the unit will vibrate, and the blade may fly off, which can cause serious personal injury.

5.Put the blade retainer and nut on the output shaft. Make sure that the blade is installed correctly.

6.Tighten nut counterclockwise against the blade while holding the locking rod;

•If using a torque wrench and an 5/8 inch socket tighten to;

325 - 335 in•lb,

27 - 28 ft.•lb,

37 -38 N•m.

•Without a torque wrench, use a 5/8 inch closed-end or socket wrench, turning the nut until the blade retainer is snug against the shaft bushing. Make sure that the blade is installed correctly, then rotate the nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 2-18).

7. Remove the locking rod from the locking rod slot.

To avoid serious personal injury or damage to the unit, do not start or operate this unit with the locking rod in the locking rod slot.

Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury. Replace the blade.

REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTRemove the Cutting Blade

To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the blade.

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