Maintenance - Tarmo TAR010 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

Cutting blade
Among the most critical elements of the Stump Machine is the cutting blade. It is also the
most subject to damage and wear. In the course of cutting stumps it not only makes contact
with the wood, but also encounters numerous assortments of abrasives and objects in the
stump's environment, such as dirt, stones, and occasionally a large rock or buried scrap. The
loss of and wear of cutting teeth can significantly impair the efficiency and performance of
the Stump Machine.
Therefore, it is important to make frequent observations of the condition of all of the cutting
teeth and replace or sharpen any damaged or worn blade sections. Read all of the
following instructions before beginning to change cutting blade sections.
NOTICE
READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING TO CHANGE
CUTTING BLADE SECTIONS.
Changing cutting blade sections
1. Clean all dirt from the cutting blade and mounting flanges.
2. Remove all bolts holding cutting blade, (Be careful not to let a section drop when they
become loose).
3. Check each section for cracks. Replace blade section if it is cracked.
4. When replacing cutting blade sections, make sure blade section is placed in alignment
with blade rotation.
5. Refer to page of this Manual for proper blade attachment.
Installing new blades
Insert blade section between the blade
mounting flanges.
Slide bolt through one side of flange, through one
side of flange, through blade section, and
through flange on other side. Attach lock washer
and nut, tighten securely. (Make sure tow bolts
are tightened for each blade section).