Model G0887 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
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8. Remove blade, beginning at top of blade
wheels.
9. With help of an assistant, insert new blade
through both blade guides and bearings (see
Figure 31), then position it around wheels.
Figure 31. Installing new blade
.
Blade
Brush
Blade Guide
Bearings
Note:
It is sometimes possible to flip the
blade inside out, in which case the blade
will be installed in the wrong direction. After
installing, check to make sure the blade
teeth face the same direction as blade travel
(see
Figure 32). Some blades will have a
directional arrow as a guide.
Figure 32. Example of b
lade cutting direction.
Blade Travel
10. Apply a light amount of tension to hold blade
in place. Work your way around blade to
adjust position so back of blade is against
shoulder of wheels, as shown in
Figure 33.
11. Perform Tensioning Blade procedure that
follows this section.
12. Install blade guards and blade guard exten-
sion, then close and secure wheel cover.
Ensure guards do not touch blade.
13. Reposition left blade guide (refer to Blade
Guides on Page 37 for details).
Figure 33. Blade installed on wheels.
Wheel
Shoulder
Blade
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