Makita GSE2200 Instruction Manual

55. SHARPENING THE BLADESAt least one complete set must be sharpened to avoid problems with imbalance,especially notable when rotation is fast.Each set of blades is made up of:- qty. 3 horizontal blades positioned on the cutting disk (Fig. 1, point N)or- qty. 3 vertical blades positioned on the outer edge of the cutting disk (Fig.1, point M).or- qty. 3 slanted blades positioned on the upper rotor (Fig.1, point O).The horizontal and the slanted blades will be delivered as separate parts, removed fromthe machine directly by the user.The vertical blades must be disassembled by trained personnel, who will replace andadjust them after sharpening.To remove the vertical blades from the cutting disk, we recommend that you followthe instructions below:- disconnect the machine from the electrical mains;- set the knob (Fig. 2, point A) to position 2- release the feeder pipe from the shredder body using the two hooks provided (Fig. 2point B), and disassemble;- unscrew and remove the four screws (visible from outside the shredder body) holdingthe support pipe of the counter-blade (Fig.3, point C) ;- remove the counter-blade support pipe (Fig.1, point E);- unscrew the central screw holding the rotor (Fig. 3 point A)- remove the cutting disk (Fig. 1 point C). If it is stuck in position, you must use anextractor, using leverage against the two holes on either side of the central disk hole;- unscrew the holding screws of the vertical blades, then remove the blades.