Checking the blades and blade mounts

WARNING
Rotor still running
Risk of drawing in and cutting injuries

As long as the rotor and cutting tools are moving,

keep the rotor protective cover closed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • The PTO shaft drive is switched off.

  1. Open the rotor protective cover like for changing the blades, Changing or replacing the blades.
  2. Check the wear dimension A in the mounting area of the blade 1.

If the wear dimension is between 7mm and 10,2mm, the blades can still be used.

  1. If the wear limit B of 7mm is undercut in the mounting area:

    Replace the blade.
  1. Check the wear dimension A in the mounting area of the blade mounts 1.

If the wear dimension is between 6mm and 9mm, the blade mounts can still be used.

  1. If the wear limit B of 6mm is undercut in the mounting area:

    Replace the blade mount.
  2. Check the bolted connections on the blade mounts for firm seating.
  3. Close the rotor protective cover like for changing the blades, Changing or replacing the blades.