Blade Installation - McCulloch MT3075 User Manual

4-7. BLADE INSTALLATION

(MT3090/MT30790)
WARNING / CAUTION
• NEVER use unit if blade is warped or has teeth that are
chipped or missing. Replace a damaged blade
immediately.
• NEVER operate unit with a blade unless metal blade
guard is properly installed. NEVER operate a unit with
a damaged guard.
• Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling
and installing a blade.
1. To install the blade you will need the items illustrated
above (screwdriver not provided): holding pin (B),
retaining nut (C), blade (D), screwdriver (E), flange (F),
socket wrench (G), cotter pin (H). (Figure 4-7A)
2. Remove three screws (J). Remove the shield (A). Insert
the holding pin into the gear collar slot to prevent the
collar from turning while removing the stringhead (turn
CLOCKWISE). (Figure 4-7B)
3. Leave the holding pin (B) in place. (Figure 4-7C)
WARNING
Be sure the blade center hole is properly sized to the collar
arbor.
4. Install blade (D) with teeth pointing CLOCKWISE as
shown in the illustration (Figure 4-7C).
5. Install flange (F) with FLAT SURFACE facing blade
(Figure 4-7C).
NOTE: Make sure blade is centered on collar arbor.
WARNING
6. Tighten nut (C) securely by turning it COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE with socket wrench (G). Remove holding
pin (Figure 4-7D).
7. Install cotter pin (H) (Figure 4-7E). Spread the ends of
the cotter pin apart to ensure retention.
C
B
E
Supplied by
F
user
4 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
H
D
G
17mm
4-7A
A
4-7B
F
D
4-7C
G
C
4-7D
H
4-7E
J
C
B
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