Vita-Mix VM0141 manual Removing Blade Assembly, Replacing Blade Assembly, Warnings

BLADE ASSEMBLY

WARNINGS!

Never use a blade assembly with loose, damaged, nicked, or missing components.

Caution: Do not remove blades or blade assembly unless absolutely necessary! Never attempt to take the blade assembly itself apart. This will void the warranty.

Blade Agitator Assembly. The blade assembly includes a precision-hardened stainless steel blade with enclosed steel ball bearings for maximum durability. The rugged blade assembly literally explodes molecules of food and ice in the container, helping every batch to homogenize

more effectively. The blade does not need to be removed

for normal cleaning. (Refer to the information below to

remove or replace.)

Drive Spline. Mates with drive socket on the motor base

to turn the blade. Note: Removing and replacing your

container while the coupling is still rotating will strip the drive spline “teeth”. (This part is NOT removable.)

Retainer Nut. Must be snug. Order the available Retainer Nut Wrench for best results. (Refer to the information below to remove or replace.)

Removing Blade Assembly

At times, it may be necessary to give your blades additional cleaning. An easy-to-use blade assembly removal wrench (Item #15596) may be purchased through your Vita-Mix Distributor.

Turn the container upside down and grip firmly. Insert retainer

nut wrench in groove of retainer nut and rotate counterclockwise RETAINER NUT WRENCH to loosen. Then grip blades with a cloth and remove retainer nut

by hand.

Replacing Blade Assembly
With the container upside down, grip blades with cloth, insert
into the container bottom and align with flat sides of container
opening. Place retainer nut on and hand tighten. Last, carefully
turn clockwise until secure, using wrench. Do not force. If it is
not tight enough, you will notice increased container noise.	Retainer Nut Wrench in use.

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