Did yours arrive with the blade component already attached? Mine came partially assembled and oiled and I'm wondering if I was given a used one.
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Been a champion dealer for over 20 years, they come in the box assembled with the feeding chute in the down position. When you get it you disassemble and put the feeding tube up. Never seen one loose
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The cutter is installed on the motor shaft from the factory and it includes a food grade lubricant to ensure you may remove and clean after use. So yes, the blade assembly is mounted by the factory and oiled. No concern over the oil as it is food grade for use in that environment.
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I have done nothing to my new one. My old one, I would take it apart, clean it, lightly oil it and put it back together. If I were to disinfect it, I would dip the cutting end in alcohol before oiling it.
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Its recommended to oil the blades before use. This oils it as well so no but you have to oil it before the next usage.
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Mine needed oil to be added. I would think that yours was test run and they forgot to remove the oil before shipping it.
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My blade did not take that long to come, but I don't remember seeing that it would take 1-2 months. Hopefully something hasn't changed in placing orders. I ordered mine in March 2013.
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Charlie - I am having the exact same problem with my brand new Makita UC3530A. Unfortunately, I found that many others were encountering similar problems with the saw not channeling the oil to the chain only after I had already purchased mine. I called Makita corporate customer service about the problem, and they suggested that I take it to a Makita service center. I am planning to take it to the Makita service center in Houston next week. The Makita rep at corporate HQ said that I evidently have a defective unit. I don't think so. I think this is a basic design defect with this saw because so many others are having a similar problem. I will see what the Makita service center folks have to say, and if I am not satisfied that this is a fixable problem I am going to return it to Amazon and buy something else. I regret that I might have to do so because the saw cut beautifully until I unknowingly dulled the chain to such an extent that it no longer cuts at all. The reason the blade dulled so quickly, of course, was that it was getting no oil to the chain, but I didn't realize that until the damage was already done. I hope this is of some help even though it certainly isn't a solution.
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I didn't get one either. I requested an exchange and the second also came without a blade cover. No mention of cover on box or on the B&D website, so the description here is incorrect. No blade cover.
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The blade comes with it. If you need to replace it look for blades for that model number.
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HI Carol, I actually got used one. Mine had to bits, but i think the new has only one bit and the hammer. BTW so far it is really good
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Hi there. I have not disassembled my blade yet, but I saw some pictures of a fully disassembled one under the customer review pictures here on amazon.
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It looks like from the post that it is updated since I bought it. Though mine came with the spatula, I do recall that it was noted in the description. This looks like they are using the spatula as an upgrade... Which causes me to think that it may not be included. Maybe contact them directly?
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Yes, mine came with the dough blade. If your box details say it is supposed to be there, then it is missing. I would contact Amazon and tell them your package is missing an accessory or return your package and get a new one. Or ask the manufacturer to send you the missing item.
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The blades are complete. Just take out the old blades and put the new ones in.
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Grantley, Mine came fully assembled so I hadn't had to connect the trimmer blade. I did use it and it worked great. You may have to Google it. Sorry Matt
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As I recall it was tricky getting that blade in because something was obstructing it, but I can't remember what. I got it in after a few minutes of fiddling around though so if you don't have it in by now send me an email and I'll take the blade off and see what I have to do to put it back in john.hawley@wright.edu.
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Has assembly and use directions, I am sure you can buy another blade from the Rikon Co. or through Amazon.
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You should buy a cleaning kit and watch the video on YouTube on how to clean it. Very informative! The cleaning kit should be around $12 through Amazon. Good luck! And yes keep it oily all the time (perhaps not as much as came in the box) and try to keep your fingers off the blade.