Maintenance
Steel Guide Blocks
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5-3 60HDdoc081208 Maintenance
clamp bolt. Use the provided adjustment tool. to raise bottom disk Retighten the bottom
disk mounting bolt and clamp bolt.See Section: āSee Section
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IMPORTANT! The ceramic inserts should be parallel to the
blade. Check the space between the insert and the blade at
each side of the insert to insure it is parallel. Use the appro-
priate outer adjustment bolt to tilt the insert mounting plate
so the insert is parallel to the blade.
After adjusting the drive side blade guide block insert up, check the deflector. If neces-
sary, loosen the two deflector mounting screws and adjust the deflector so it does not
touch the blade.
Inspect the blade guide assemblies for proper alignment everytime you change the blade.
See Section 8.1
for blade guide adjustment instructions.
WARNING! Blade guide alignment is essential for optimal
cutting performance, blade life and safety. Failure to check
and maintain proper blade guide alignment will result in
stress cracks forming in the blade. These cracks will lead
to premature blade breakage. If the blade breaks during
operation and the blade has multiple stress cracks, the
FIG. 5-1
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Loosen
mounting
bolt and
clamp bolt
Use bottom disk
adjustment tool to
raise bottom disk
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