Blue Diamond MINI V-BLADE User manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual
MINI V-BLADE
Register your
WARRANTY
within 30 days
of purchase
888-376-7027 | BlueDiamondAttachments.com
122305-48”
122310-60”

Introduction
Owner Information
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Blue
Diamond Mini V Blade. To ensure maximum
performance of your equipment, it is mandatory
that you thoroughly study the
Operator’s Manual and follow the
recommendations. Proper operation and
maintenance are essential to maximize equipment
life and prevent personal injury.
Operate and maintain this equipment in a safe
manner and in accordance with all applicable local,
state, and federal codes, regulations and /or laws.
Follow all on-product labeling and instructions.
Make sure that all personnel have read this
Operator’s Manual and thoroughly understand safe
and correct operating, installation and maintenance
procedures.
Blue Diamond is continually working to improve its
products. Blue Diamond reserves the right to make
any improvements or changes as deemed practical
and possible without incurring any responsibility or
obligation to make any changes or additions to
equipment sold previously.
Although great care has been taken to ensure the
accuracy of this publication, Blue Diamond makes
no warranty or guarantee of any kind, written or
expressed, implied or otherwise with regard to the
information contained within this manual. Blue
Diamond assumes no responsibility for any errors
that may appear in this manual and shall not be
liable under any circumstances for incidental,
consequential or punitive damages in connection
with, or arising from the use of this manual.
Keep this manual available for frequent reference.
All new operators or owners must review the
manual before using the equipment and annually
thereafter. Contact your Blue Diamond
Attachments Dealer for assistance, information, or
additional copies of the manual. Contact
www.bluediamondattachments.com or call
888-376-7027 for a complete list of dealers in
your area.
Serial Number Location
Please record attachment information in the space
provided for future reference.
The serial number plate (is located on right
side, just forward of the attachment mounting
plate.
Always use your serial number when requesting
information or when ordering parts.
NOTE: The directions left, right, front and rear, as
mentioned throughout this manual, are as
viewed from the operator’s position.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Number:
Date of Purchase:
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30° Angle Cut Width
4’ - 42 ½" | 5’- 53 ⅜"
Scooped Cut Width
4’ - 42 ¼" | 5’- 52 ¾"
Straight Cut Width
4’ - 50" | 5’- 62"
V Cut Width
4’ - 43" | 5’- 54"
Specifications
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 




 



THE TO THE 
 



 
 
  

2

 
1
 
 

 

Blue Diamond®Attachments
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BLADE OPERATION
 
 




 


FIG. 2
 








 
 
 
 
 
     
   
 

 

 
 


Blue Diamond®Attachments
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




  


 



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 
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
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BLADE ASS'Y AND REPAIR PARTS
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REFERENCE
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
REPAIR PARTS
4' BLADE
DESCRIPTION
4' SHORT BLADE - R.H. (W/CUTTING EDGE)
4' SHORT BLADE - L.H. (W/CUTTING EDGE)
CUTTING EDGE-R.H.
CUTTING EDGE-L.H.
PIVOT WELDM'T
SUBFRAME AND MOUNT WELDM'T
STRAP WELDMENT - UPPER
STRAP WELDMEMT - LOWER
HINGE PIN
PIVOT PIN
SKID SHOE WELDM'T
BUSHING
BUSHING
1/4 X 1 3/4 LYNCH PIN
TRIP SPRING
1 1/4 I.D. X 1 7/8 O.D. X 10 GA. MACHINERY BUSH
GREASE ZERK
1/2 X 5 CLEVIS PIN
#3 CLIP PIN
1/4 x 2 COTTER PIN
3/4 I.D. X 1 1/4 O.D. X 10 GA. MACHINERY BUSHI
1/2 X 6 EYE BOLT
1/2-13 X 1 3/4 PLOW BOLT
3/4 X 2 CLEVIS PIN
#11 CLIP PIN
3/4 X 3 1/2 CLEVIS PIN
3/4 X 4 CLEVIS PIN
5/32 x 1 COTTER PIN
3/8-16 X 2 1/4 HEX HD. CAPSCREW
3/8 LOCKWASHER
3/8 - 16 HEX NUT
1/2-13 HEX NUT
1/2 LOCKWASHER
1/2 FLAT WASHER
1/2-13 LOCKNUT
1/2-13 X 3 HEX HD. CAPSCREW
1" FLATWASHER
CENTER RUBBER CUTTING EDGE
DECAL-WARNING
DECAL-BDA
PART NUMBER
NUMBER REQUIRED
20306 1
20307 1
20167 1
20172 1
20173 1
20183 1
222340 2
222341 2
18448 1
18449 1
10229 2
10272-1 2
10272-3 2
101307 2
100246 2
101572 2
101704 3
102457 1
100171 1
101224 2
102033 2
100249 2
101439 4
222342 2
222343 2
101060 2
222344 2
222345 6
100336 1
100074 1
100085 1
100087 8
100076 4
100081 2
100715 2
100060 2
100237 10
103213 1
2
2
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REFERENCE
NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
REPAIR PARTS
5' BLADE
DESCRIPTION
5' SHORT BLADE - R.H. (W/CUTTING EDGE)
5' SHORT BLADE - L.H. (W/CUTTING EDGE)
CUTTING EDGE-R.H.
CUTTING EDGE-L.H.
PIVOT WELDM'T
SUBFRAME AND MOUNT WELDM'T
STRAP WELDMENT -UPPER
STRAP WELDMENT-LOWER
HINGE PIN
PIVOT PIN
SKID SHOE WELDM'T
BUSHING
BUSHING
1/4 X 1 3/4 LYNCH PIN
TRIP SPRING
1 1/4 I.D. X 1 7/8 O.D. X 10 GA. MACHINERY BUSHING
GREASE ZERK
1/2 X 5 CLEVIS PIN
#3 CLIP PIN
1/4 x 2 COTTER PIN
3/4 I.D. X 1 1/4 O.D. X 10 GA. MACHINERY BUSHING
1/2 X 6 EYE BOLT
1/2-13 X 1 3/4 PLOW BOLT
3/4 X 2 CLEVIS PIN
#11 CLIP PIN
3/4 X 3 1/2 CLEVIS PIN
3/4 X 4 CLEVIS PIN
5/32 x 1 COTTER PIN
3/8-16 X 2 1/4 HEX HD. CAPSCREW
3/8 LOCKWASHER
3/8 - 16 HEX NUT
1/2-13 HEX NUT
1/2 LOCKWASHER
1/2 FLAT WASHER
1/2-13 LOCKNUT
1/2-13 X 3 HEX HD. CAPSCREW
1" FLATWASHER
CENTER RUBBER CUTTING EDGE
DECAL-WARNING
DECAL-BDA
PART NUMBER
NUMBER REQUIRED
20310 1
20311 1
18853 1
19006 1
20173 1
20183 1
222340 2
222341 2
18448 1
18449 1
10229 2
10272-1 2
10272-3 2
101307 2
100246 2
101572 2
101704 3
102457 1
100171 1
101224 2
102033 2
100249 2
101439 4
222343 2
100172 2
101060 2
222344 2
222345 6
100336 1
100074 1
100085 1
100087 8
100076 4
100081 2
100715 2
100060 2
100237 10
103213 1
101211 2
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY
BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS, a manufacturer of quality attachments, warrants new BLUE
DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS products and/or attachments at the time of delivery to the original
purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship when properly set up and operated
in accordance with the recommendations set forth by BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS, LLC.
BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be
limited to repairing the goods at a BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS designated location or at an
authorized dealer location, or replacing them, as BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS shall elect. The
above shall be in accordance with BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS warranty adjustment policies.
BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS obligation shall terminate twelve (12) months for the Mini V Blade
after the delivery of the goods to original purchaser.
This warranty shall not apply to any machine or attachment which shall have been repaired or altered
outside the BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS factory or authorized BLUE DIAMOND
ATTACHMENTS dealership or in any way so as in BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS judgment, to
affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident beyond
the Company recommended machine rated capacity.
WARRANTY CLAIM
To submit a warranty claim, a return authorization from BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS must be
obtained. The failed part may then be returned. Tampering with the failed part may void the warranty.
This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when returning machinery for
servicing. Dealer mileage, service calls, and pickup/delivery charges are the customers'
responsibility.
EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTY
Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS makes no
representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY IN RESPECT TO ITS MACHINERY AND/OR ATTACHMENTS ARE FIT FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential damages for any breach or warranty, including but not limited to inconvenience,
rental of replacement equipment, loss of profits or other commercial loss. Upon purchase, the buyer
assumes all liability for all personal injury and property resulting from the handling, possession, or
use of the goods by the buyer.
No agent, employee, or representative of BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS has any authority to
bind BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS to any affirmation, representation, or warranty concerning its
machinery and/or attachments except as specifically set forth herein.
This warranty policy supersedes any previous documents.
NOTE: Blue Diamond Attachments is a trademark of BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS, LLC.
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QUALITY | DEPENDABILITY | INTEGRITY
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4512 Anderson Road, Knoxville, TN 37918
88-376-7027
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