Product Manual

11
Maintenance
● Body
- Cleaning
○ Keep the tenon cutter body clear of sap and other build-up
○ Always remove the blades before cleaning
○ Clean the tool with a solvent (such as mineral spirits)
● Blades
- Care
○ Always wipe blades with a thin film of oil at the end of the day
to help prevent oxidation
- Cleaning
○ Clean the blades with a solvent (such as mineral spirits) and
immediately apply a thin film of oil to prevent oxidation
- Sharpening
○ Use a sharpening stone or file to re-sharpen the blades, then
clean the blades and apply a thin film of oil
● Shank
- Replacement
○ If your shank breaks, we offer replacement shanks (see first
page for contact information)
○ Turn the shank counter-clockwise to remove
○ Turn the shank clockwise to install
WARNING: ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADES WITH EXTREME CARE!
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
TASK EACH USE MONTHLY
Clean blade pockets X
Clean cutter bore X
Clean blades X
Inspect blades X
Oil blades X
Oil shank & screws X