How to take apart the fan blade from motor ?
220915
Mine was attached with a set screw. However, it required a longer than normal Allen wrench to go through the fan blade drum to get to the set screw. An automotive shop where I've had my vehicles serviced for years had a set of long wrenches. They were able to get the fan drum off the old motor and attach it to the new motor for me.
220916
In most cases the fan squirrel cage is attached and held in place by a set screw which locks the fan onto the shaft. Look in between the blade openings for a cylindrical cuff at the center of the fan that slips around the motor shaft. the set screw is normally found there. On occasion, some dust-off or canned air may be needed to bow the grim off the fan blades and off the center sleeve/cuff to reveal the set screw. Usually it is a hex head (Allen head) affair. The trick is to get an Allen (hex) wrench long enough to reach the screw from outside the fan squirrel cage.
220917
I used this motor in a ceiling exhaust fan. It had a squirrel cage on the shaft. There was no set screw on mine, the squirrel cage blade unit was pressed on. I placed two pieces of wood between the motor and the squirrel cage and set them on a 5 gallon bucket with some rags in the bucket to catch the motor. I then used a long punch that would fit in the hole of the squirrel cage and tapped it off with a hammer. Any piece of metal rod should work as long as it is smaller then the hole. It comes of fairly easily. To mount the new motor place it on a solid surface that won't damage the motor an line up the flat part of the shaft and cage and tap it on with a hammer. I used this motor in a ceiling exhaust fan. It had a squirrel cage on the shaft. There was no set screw on mine, the squirrel cage blade unit was pressed on. I placed two pieces of wood between the motor and the squirrel cage and set them on a 5 gallon bucket with some rags in the bucket to catch the motor. I then used a long punch that would fit in the hole of the squirrel cage and tapped it off with a hammer. Any piece of metal rod should work as long as it is smaller then the hole. It comes of fairly easily. To mount the new motor place it on a solid surface that won't damage the motor... » Read More I used this motor in a ceiling exhaust fan. It had a squirrel cage on the shaft. There was no set screw on mine, the squirrel cage blade unit was pressed on. I placed two pieces of wood between the motor and the squirrel cage and set them on a 5 gallon bucket with some rags in the bucket to catch the motor. I then used a long punch that would fit in the hole of the squirrel cage and tapped it off with a hammer. Any piece of metal rod should work as long as it is smaller then the hole. It comes of fairly easily. To mount the new motor place it on a solid surface that won't damage the motor an line up the flat part of the shaft and cage and tap it on with a hammer. « Show Less
220918
There is a set screw that holds the fan blade to the side of the shaft. You will need a long allen wrench to loosen or remove the screw. There may also be some corrosion that will make it difficult to come apart. Some WD40 and careful tap on the old shaft usually does the trick.
220919
Most are a press fit or have a set screw. Sorry I don't remember specifics on this fan motor. Send me a pic of your fan at kfritsche@msn.com if you'd like.
1770254
No tools needed. Take the fan out of the box then place it into the resting base and it is ready to use.
837662
Shoot, I feel dumb. Disregard my last answer. I was trying to unscrew the wrong screw. I had not unfolded the fan yet so the only screw that showed was the wrong one. Once you unfold the battery compartment from the fan, you will see the correct screw and it is much easier to take out.
577509
Twist the bottom of the handle, which releases the top and it comes apart. Change the blade and reassemble.
1632858
The blade is a light press fit on the motor shaft. Hold the motor with one hand, pull the old blade off the motor shaft with your other hand. Reverse the process to install. Take care to support the motor, the mounting brackets are very light and can bend easy.
1783820
Absolutely remove the blade. Once you remove the center piece, with the large black knob on the back of the machine, three screws is all it takes to remove the blade. You will be glad you did it when see just how easy it is.
239526
remove the key from the fon. then on the sides you will see two small notches use a small screwdriver to pry the two pieces apart, work it all the way around once you have that back apart a little bit
1008007
No. It took me three hours total to take it apart (multiple screws on the cover and motor casing) and wipe down each individual blade (there are hundreds) on the actual fan part, because those parts don't come off at all. If you value dust free fanning, get an old standby fan. I cleaned that one in 5 minutes.
2263395
Sorry, unable to advise on fan removal. You may want to try Ask.com web site for info, or Ryobi for tech help.
106124
You have to take out the screw and pull it apart. You will also find your blades once you take it apart.
16272
Very simple. Just one screw and it comes apart. I have had the fan for three months and there is nothing on the blades yet.
1918171
I use a pair of household scissors to lightly squeeze below the base of the propeller and the top of the motor; then pry off gently. No special wrench required, although I have seen small aircraft prop removal wrenches on Amazon before.
1065484
As other replies below state, a thin flat head screwdriver or a small pocket knife, etc will work. I DO NOT recommend using your fingers. I learned this the hard way. I was attempting to pull off a propeller with my fingers and ripped the entire motor out, snapping the wires.
1208133
We do not recommend taking the unit apart, however, you can use compressed air to gently clean the blades.
449289
I have never attempted to take the fan apart, because, so far, I haven't needed to. I just dust it, regularly, and use a hand held vacuum to it...still seems bright and new, and not dusty. I like the fan very much....CHEERS!!
1079391
Well my husband took ours apart by gently prying the case apart. It's put together by plastic clips and after he got it apart he cleaned the blades and vacuumed the motor. Then gave it a shot of WD-40 and it snapped back together. Emphasis on "gently". But it did come apart. Hope this helped.
1548470
The blades are attached to one another. You must unscrew both, pull apart, and then turn the blade 90 degrees to release it from the gyro.