Re: How to install the gas spring for the main blade assembly
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Haven't seen this particular installation, but I have used gas springs quite a bit. The one I have purchased from Guden come compress and then tied off with some heavy string, looped from end to end and then knotted.
It allows you to install at a shorter distance between eye to eye and then you can cut the string after installation. If you can compress the spring while it's still installed, then wrap it to remove tension, then you should be able to uninstall it.
Brian Lamb blamb11@... lambtoolworks.com
On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 03:32:43 PM MST, marrtw via groups.io <tmarr8@...> wrote:
While performing maintenance on my K975, I noticed the gas spring for the main blade assembly was leaking. I ordered a replacement and am now trying to reattach it. The spring is rated at 400NM and requires approximately 100 pounds of force to compress the needed one inch.
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I’ve considered a few methods for compression, such as using a K Body clamp or a ratcheting strap, but both have drawbacks. Another option is further disassembling the saw to gain the necessary leverage, though that presents its own challenges.
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Has anyone replaced this spring before or knows the best procedure?
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