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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING MINI
CARBIDE BLADES
If the blades and/or holder are gummed and
difficult to remove, remove the clamping jaws
and screws and clean all surfaces with mineral
spirits; lacquer thinner or alcohol, as this will
ensure an accurate blade setting and proper
tool performance. (See REMOVAL OF MINI
TC BLADE HOLDERS AND RETAINERS)
To install, carefully slide the blades onto ridges
on the blade holders.
To ensure proper operation and an even cut,
the blades must be positioned so that they are:
• Centered relative to the front and rear
shoes.
• Aligned with each other.
• Positioned so that they will not touch against
any part of the planer when rotated.
• Evenly pressed back toward the holder to
ensure that they are level.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Align the groove on top of the blade with the
ridge of the blade holder and carefully slide
the blade onto the blade holder, as shown in
Figure 6.
2. Using a block of wood push the TC blade
back towards the blade holder so that the
inner side of the blade is pressed against
the sloping part of the blade holder. (This will
ensure that the blades are level.)
3. Then tighten the Torx clamping screws
using the correct tightening sequence
(1,2,3), as shown in Figure 4, and your
planer is ready for use.
Blade Retainer Screws - Under normal
circumstances, the position of the retainer on
the mini TC blade holders does not require
readjustment. If fact, the screws that attach the
retainer to the blade holder are factory sealed
with a yellow fastening compound that should
not be disturbed. However, if you believe that
adjustments must be made, proper adjustment
is critical, and it is best performed by a Bosch
Factory Service or Bosch Authorized Service
Center.
FIG. 4
CLAMPING
JAW
FRONT
SHOE
-9-
BLADE
WRENCH
CLAMPING
SCREW
BLADE
DRUM
BLADE
HOLDER
RIDGE
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
BLADE
HOLDER