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6.
Move rear work stop assembly all the way
forward.
7.
Place 1x4 and 2x4 wood blocks on top of
table and rear stop assembly to support
upper blade should it slip during Step 9.
8.
While assistant holds keyed flat head cap
screw at front of upper blade, loosen but DO
NOT remove (7) corresponding hex nuts and
(7) flat washers on back of blade frame (see
Figure 61).
Upper Blade Hex Nuts
Figure 61. Upper blade hex nut removal (rear
work stop and rear cover removed for clarity).
9.
Put on heavy leather gloves, then remove (7)
hex nuts and (7) flat washers before pulling
upper blade and (7) upper keyed flat head
cap screws from frame.
10. Installation is reverse of removal.
IMPORTANT: Align keyed flat head cap
screws with slots in blade before tightening
fasteners. Check blade gap after installing
blade (see Page 38).
Note: Clean mounting surface and blade with
mineral spirits before re-installing blade.
If shear does not start after reassem-
bly, inspect blade guard limit switch. The
shear will not operate if the finger guard is
removed or does not engage the limit switch
after reassembly. If necessary, adjust finger
guard position and/or limit switch mounting
plate to engage limit switch.
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Reversing & Replacing Lower Blade
Items Needed
Hex Wrench 10mm ............................................ 1
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 25mm .................................. 1
Another Person .................................................. 1
Heavy Leather Gloves .............1 Pair Per Person
Mineral Spirits .................................... As Needed
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove front cover, rear cover, and rear
work stop assembly.
3.
Have assistant wearing heavy leather gloves
hold keyed flat head cap screws at rear of
machine. Working from front of machine,
loosen but do not remove (7) hex nuts and
flat washers securing lower blade to rear of
table (see Figures 62 & 63).
ON
OFF
Lower Blade Hex Nuts (6 of 7)
Figure 62. Location of hex nuts and flat washers
securing lower blade to frame.
Keyed Flat Head Cap Screws
Figure 63. Location of keyed flat head cap
screws in lower blade.
Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
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