Use And Care Manual

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REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADES
WARNING: Remove the plug from the
power source before removing or installing
cutting blades. Use caution when handling the
cutting blades, as they are sharp and can cause
serious injury.
After considerable use, the cutting blades will
become worn and will have to be replaced. The
following instructions detail how to remove and
replace the blades.
Removing old cutting blades
1. Remove all three blade screws (1) (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Turn the screws counter clockwise
using the 4 mm hex key.
2. Remove all three blades (2, 3 & 4).
NOTE: Do not lose the two short spacers
(5 & 6) and the lone spacer (7).
Installing new cutting blade set 236-0994
(Available at your nearest Menards store)
3. Install the new in the reverse order of
"removing old blades" above.
NOTES:
a. The left blade (2) has two slotted holes.
The right blade (4) has one slotted hole
and one round hole.
b. Place the long spacer (7) to the rear of the
cutting head
c. Make sure the blade screw nuts are
properly nested in the swivel housing
before tightening the blade screws. Do not
over tighten the screws.
GENERAL
WARNING: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. The use of any
other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may
be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc.
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc. to come into contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices
can damage the tool and the workpiece.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify
tools or create accessories. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious injury. It will also
void the warranty.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with
a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for
the life of the unit under normal conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
MAINTENENCE
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Fig. 5
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2
7
1
1
6
5
3
4