6. Once the blade is free,
remove it from the cutter
and place it in a safe
container.
5. Lift the blade arm to its highest
position. Loosen the blade
carrying device a few turns. With
both hands, gently push
downward being careful to keep
fingers clear of the blade. If the
blade does not move, loosen the
blade carrying device a little more,
lower the cutting arm, and again
gently push the blade downward.
Blade Removal Instructions for the DAHLE 842, 846, and 848 Ream Cutter
2. Lift the cutting arm to its
highest position. With a 4
mm he key, remove the
two screw on the left side
of the blue metal blade
cover. Once the screws
are removed, lift the cover
and slide it over the top of
the handle.
3. Remove the four he
screw on the top of the
clear plastic safety cover
located to the right of the
cutting blade (while facing
the machine). Remove
the cover.
4. Lower the cutting arm to its
lowest position. Locate the
blade and the three he screws
that hold the blade in place.
Remove the center he screw
and insert the blade carrying
device (looks like a screwdriver
with threads on the tip) and
tighten. Remove the remaining
two he screws that hold the
blade in place.
1. With a 3 mm he key,
remove the he screws on
the clear plastic cover to
the left of the cutting blade
(while facing the machine).
Remove the cover.
Tools You Will Need
•3 mm he key
•4 mm He Key*
•5 mm He Key*
•Blade Carrying Device*
*Included in blade replacement kit
