MAINTENANCE (cont.)
5. Depress the spindle lock button (29). To ensure it
engages correctly, rotate the alien key (11) until the
spindle lock clicks into position (Fig. 26).
NOTE: The spindle lock button (29) holds the blade (10) in
place when using the alien key (11) to change the blade (10).
6. Loosen the bolt in the centre of the blade (10) by turning the alien key (11) clockwise
as the blade bolt is a left hand thread.
7. Remove the blade bolt followed by the outer blade washer. The blade (10) can
now be removed by pulling away from the spindle. Put it aside ready to use in the
reassembly of the new blade.
8. The new blade can be fitted. Follow steps 2-7 in reverse to fit the new blade.
WARNING! To ensi re the correct blade rotation always install the blade with the
blade teeth pointing downwards. Ensure the arrow direction on the blade
corresponds with the arrow on the upper blade guard.
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