Comments on: Bosch Rotak Blade – Replacement

By: gardengenie

gardengenie — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:36:51 +0000

Hi I ran over a rock and badly bent blade, got a new one but like sfklady I cannot make bolt budge – wd40, ratchett the works and all I have managed to do is break tools! Any one have any ideas or advice on how to free the bolt thanks

By: TheMaster

TheMaster — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:31 +0000

If Sfklady has not sorted her blade replacement problem, the normal resolution would be to use a ring spanner, secure the blade (with a gloved hand) and strike the far end of the spanner (in the blade rotation plane)with a small hammer. This should shock the the bolt free. Ths is also useful when re-bolting the replacement blade, but only one shock strike.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:40:31 +0000

Oops sorry Elizabeth missed your post. I just put my boot on the blade whilst turning the bolt – but sounds like yours may be a bit stiffer! Hope you got it sorted.

By: Sfklady

Sfklady — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:53:25 +0000

Hi I also brought a new blade, but I have tried and tried to remove old blade and can’t as blade turns at same time and bolt just won’t budge, I sprayed with WD40 but no luck, as I see you changed your bade can you offer any advise? cheers

By: admin

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:54:48 +0000

Bought a new blade for my Bosch Rotak 40 and you really do notice the difference. Cost me £15 from Amazon – much better finish now, mind you my blades were pretty damaged.

By: mowerman

mowerman — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:38:06 +0000

If your blades aren’t damaged badly though – a metal file or sharpener will sort them though.