I'm not superstitious, but maybe I shouldn't have changed my chopper blades on Friday the 13th. Ended up spending 7 hours in the ER. I am very respectful of sharp things, and try to maintain strict awareness when using the chopper and especially when changing out the blades. This was just a freak thing, but while using the socket wrench that came with the unit so many years ago to tighten one of the retaining bolts on the left blade, the wrench somehow slipped off the bolt and the top of my hand ended up hitting the blade. Thinking back on how it could have happened, I think it would be wise to stand at an angle facing the blade while doing this, rather than right in front of the chopper as you do when using it. I believe this stance will help assure the socket sits straight on the bolt as it should. I think I will also purchase an extra-deep socket this size so that my hands are farther away from the blade when doing this task.
Rick
DON'T do this:
Rick
DON'T do this: