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I suppose bolts could come loose. Really though, if little M4's or something like that were used, I don't suppose it would do serious damage if it hit the blades. There's always Loctite plus if you had a machine like that you'd check them now and again right?

 

How many hours do the rubber bits last for? They don't look that hard wearing?

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I suppose bolts could come loose. Really though, if little M4's or something like that were used, I don't suppose it would do serious damage if it hit the blades. There's always Loctite plus if you had a machine like that you'd check them now and again right?

 

How many hours do the rubber bits last for? They don't look that hard wearing?

 

My machine is 4 years old now, and this is the first replacement. They have been gradually breaking off for the past 12 months i suppose. Looks like the rubber has gone hard, and a bit on the brittle side. I tried to break a piece of the new rubber, approx 1" wide, and it was strong as hell! I see the pro's of having bolts, for replacement, but even a small gauge piece of steel won't do the blades any favours.

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Do they really need to be there at all? I always wear a helmet/visor when using it - be stupid not to whether it's got flaps or not! I remember using my chipper once with safety glasses and ear protection because I forgot my helmet. Never again!

 

The flaps are usually the first things I take off! And yes I always were my helmet on as well :biggrin:

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