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Assembly
BLADE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTThe clearance gap of the material being cut
Correct clearances must be maintained forcan be obtained with the help of the table
proper functioning of the tool and for cleanprovided below.
cutting. To avoid accidents, always disconnectThe recommended clearances are based on
the tool from the power source while making
adjustmentsstandard sheet metal specifications. For soft
and tough materials (i.e. aluminum), reduce the
Insert lower shear blade in groove provided inrecommended clearance. For hard and brittle
the footplate and upper shear blade in groovematerials (i.e. special stainless steel), increase
of plunger. Finger tighten screws (A) and (B).the recommended clearance.
Do not omit lock washer and flat washer for
screw (A). When adjusting the lower blade, beGaugeMaximum Clearance
sure plunger is at the bottom of the stroke.
8 (.164").032 (0.8mm)
UPPER BLADE � First bring the plunger into10 (.134").024 (0.6mm)
the top position by moving the fan blade with12 (.104").020 (0.5mm)
the pin provided. Move the upper blade until14 (.074").016 (0.4mm)
the vertical clearance between the blades is16 (.059").012 (0.3mm)
1/64". After tightening the upper blade screw
(A), tighten the setting screw with the pinGeneral rule: Max. clearance =
provided.0.2 x material thickness.
The height adjustment of the upper blade is
independent of the thickness of the sheetUPPER BLADE
metal to be cut. For soft and malleable
materials it must, however, in some cases beVERTICALLOWER
set lower, while for hard and brittle materials, itCLEARANCEBLADE
may be slightly increased.
LOWER BLADE � The horizontal clearance is
directly related to the thickness of the metal
HORIZONTAL
being cut. Adjust clearance with the bladeCLEARANCE = MAXIMUM CLEARANCE
adjustment screw, then tighten the lower blade
with the lower blade screw (B).
Operating Instructions
GENERAL INFORMATIONcontact with the material being cut.
Following a few simple tips will reduce wearDo not exceed recommended capacities for
on the tool and the chance of injury to thethis shear. Premature blade failure will occur
user.
when the shear is over-gaged.
With the tool unplugged from the powerTo extend blade life and prevent corrosion,
supply and the ON/OFF Switch in the OOFF�
position, become familiar with handling thefrequent lubrication of the blades is
shear and learning the location of its parts.recommended. Any light weight machine oil
can be used for this purpose.
Secure or clamp small workpieces to be cut
to prevent slippage.SLIDE "ON-OFF" SWITCH
The Tool is switched "ON" by the slide
Inspect the blades for excessive wear, rotateswitch located at the side of the motor
or replace if necessary.housing.
Always direct the cord toward the rear, andTO TURN TOOL "ON": slide the switch
away from the shear. Keep it away fromforward.
sharp edges.
TO TURN TOOL "OFF": slide the switch
Never start the shear with the blades inbackward.
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