8. Blade Assembly.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
bodily injury,
DO NOT use power tools
to assemble the blades. If overtightened,
blades may crack and break.
Time Saver: Washers for blade screws
can be set on each blade screw prior to
installing blades.
Locate 9 blade attachment screws and
washers in one of the hardware packs.
Hold blade plate up to blade [Be sure to
note label on blade indicating THIS SIDE
UP and turn blade so that label faces up.],
aligning posts in blade plate with holes
in blade as shown, and lower blade arm
over blade holes. Insert 3 blade
attachment screws (along with washers)
with fingers first and then tighten
screws securely with a Phillips
screwdriver. Repeat for the remaining
blades.
Remove blade arm screws and lock
washers from top of motor. Align blade
arm holes with motor screw holes and
attach blade arm with lock washers and
blade arm screws. Before securing
screws permanently, repeat with
remaining blade arms. Secure all screws.
Note: Tighten blade arm screws twice a
year.
blade attachment
screws and washers
blade arm
blade plate
lock washers and
blade arm screws
motor housing
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