Chain Shielding; Install Blades - Woods RD60 Operator's Manual

Figure 10. Blade Balancing
1. Follow original sharpening pattern.
2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave
approximately 1/64" blunt edge.
3. Do not sharpen back side of blade.
4. Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade
balanced. Balance blade using the method shown
in Figure 10.

Install Blades

CAUTION
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
IMPORTANT
When installing blade, the lift of the blade must
be toward the spindle blade housing as shown in
Figure 11. Torque bolt (1) into shaft assembly to
100 lbs-ft.
1. Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the
shaft assembly.
2. Place bell washer (2) over blade and insert blade
bolt (1). Torque blade bolt to 100 lbs-ft.
1. 5/8 NF x 2 Cap screw GR5
2. Bell washer, 5/8 x 1-3/4 x .075
Figure 11. Blade and Spindle Assembly
MAN0260 (Rev. 1/12/2007)

Chain Shielding

Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Check that chain shielding is in good condition and
replace any damaged chain links.
CLEANING
After Each Use
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
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