what is this spring loaded attachment under the cutter knives &amp; how do you install them properly?
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From memory the two outside bolts are installed first in conjunction with the two blade springs on the cutter head and the knife setting jig that comes with the planer. Once the knife has been set with the gauge the two outside bolts are tightened and then the rest of the bolts are installed and tightened. The same procedure is followed for the second and third knifes, if you have a third knife. It can be a bit confusing at first but once you've done it once or twice it all falls into place.
774643
There's a white plastic thing right below the blade. it's to cover the sharp blade when not in use. Just push it out. :)
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I have no clue, sorry, never saw that, and have never wanted a cutting blade on mineI own 7 angle grinder and none of them have the guards that came with them on them!
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Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck
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I am not aware of any instructions for installation of a cutting blade other than those in the owners manual you received with the trimmer. If you have the carbide (multi - tooth blade) follow, generally , the same instructions and common sense. This is really a short coming of Tanaka as someone could get hurt by an improper installation. Once you have the blade on ALWAYS secure the spindle nut in place with a new cotter pin. Best of luck
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I don't see anything on the tool itself. Maybe you can be more specific. I believe the pocket clip attachment slips over the tool.
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I did that too. I turned it up side down and where I saw slots I carefully pulled them out and lifted the cover off and got the blade out. After that I discovered that all I needed to do was turn the blade until it was positioned for the dots to line up and it would come out.
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The owners manual has detailed instructions concerning the setting of the blade depth. Basically the blade in pressed against the springs, the outside bolts are gently tightened, the gage is removed, then the rest of the bolts are installed and torqued.
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Perhpas, but you need the spindle that these slide onto to clamp into the chuck. Found one on Amazon after some searching.
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I have never seen that done. I just pulled out one of out TTI's and looked at the handles. I don't see any way to attach a pocket clip securely and still have all the tools open properly. I think it comes with a sheath that goes on a belt because it's not possible to put a clip on it.Keri-LynnFour Seasons Survival
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Oops...I hit "enter" too soon. To install the blade, you have to retract the blade guard, pull it up and away from the blade housing as much as you can (the guard is a little flexible), then wrangle the blade in and lower the blade guard. Stupid, but true.
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There is a little switch in the slot where knife pivots. Push it aside where it holds the blade safely open and then push the blade closed.
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The blade is a light press fit on the motor shaft. Hold the motor with one hand, pull the old blade off the motor shaft with your other hand. Reverse the process to install. Take care to support the motor, the mounting brackets are very light and can bend easy.
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there is a thin piece of metal on the inside holding the blade in place, slide it to one side (out of the way)
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Hi Bonnie, if you look at the cutter with the blade and screw side towards you you can see a clear tab above the screw. Make sure your blade is closed, remove the screw turning counter clockwise and then the clear tab can be seen right underneath the screw hole. You push the tab towards the area where the blade opens. I wanted to send you a picture of the instructions but I can't attach it. If you want to you can email me at terryr915@yahoo.com. Terry
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Alas, I am not Mr. Grimm nor am I in his employment. I am just a user of this product like you. My copy of this pruner opens with a 'snick' when I slide the lock. Just now I took a close look at the mechanism: there is a sort of 'hook' that the slider engages to hold the shears closed. I lubricate this area and the hinge for the jaws once in a while and that is one way to help. Another way is to apply a bit of gentle downward pressure on the upper handle (squeeze the handles gently) while sliding the lock bar back. That also is safe and effective for releasing the ratchet.
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Susan T: installation of the replacement wire depends on the set up of the cutter - the "arm" and the "knob" on the end. Here is an example link; you can search YouTube for your particular styled cutter ... good luck. http://www.cheeseslicing.com/site/681068/page/623061