OPERATING
BETTCHER
AIRSHIRZ
®
INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRIES, INC. Rev. September 24, 2016
Page 29
8.3
Operation and Product Handling (Continued)
For most applications, the large cylinder offers optimum cutting power. For light duty applications
the small air cylinder is recommended. For applications with limited airline pressure (95 PSI or
less), an extra large air cylinder is recommended.
WARNING
USING THE AIRSHIRZ
®
WITH THE X
-
LARGE CYLINDER ABOVE
95
PSI
CAN RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
.
•
Connect the coiled tubing to the filter/coupler.
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Put your hand in the AirShirz® and fasten the MicroBreak Strap. Do not unlock the blade
latch at this time.
•
Position yourself at the work station and check that the coiled tubing is not tangled and is
routed in such a way that it does not interfere with the cutting operation.
•
Squeeze the finger loop while reaching under the blades with your other hand to unlock the
blade latch. (Rotate it forward).
The AirShirz
®
is now ready to cut. Hold the AirShirz
®
clear, then open and close the finger loop a
few times. Observe the action of the blades. They should open as the finger loop swings out, and
close as the finger loop is squeezed inward. If you only open the finger loop part way, the blades
will follow this motion and stop part way open. The blades should close fully when the finger loop
is squeezed fully inward. If the blades do not close fully, or if the blade action is rough, see the
adjustments in Section 9.2.
Cut the product in the same way as you would using a standard pair of scissors. You have control
of the length and speed of cuts. You can make short snips to full length cuts. Some especially
difficult cuts may stall the blades. When this happens, open the blades, push the scissors further
onto the product and make another cut. The closer the product is to the throat of the blades, the
more forceful the cut will be.
Since this is a powered tool, you will not feel any increased operating force as the blades become
dull with use. A dull blade will produce a jagged, incomplete cut. The blades may "fold over",
i.e., spread apart around the uncut product. The blades will then need to be resharpened. (See
Section 9.1.1). The blade sets are interchangeable, so if you have a spare set, you can install them
at the work station. Close the blades, lock the blade latch and follow the procedures in
Section 8.1.2.
