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SKU 92115

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

1.

You may occasionally want to remove the Cutting Blades to clean or sharpen them.
A Hex Tool is provided for you to do that.

2.

Be sure the tool is unplugged before beginning work.

3.

Place the tool on a workbench or other flat surface where you can easily work on it,
and where you will not lose small parts.

4.

Using the Hex Tool, remove the three Cap Screws and Nuts (23). Place these small
parts in a safe place so they do not get lost.

5.

The Fixed blades (24) and (27) will be loose, as will the Movable Blade (25) and
two Bushings (26). Place the all parts in a safe place so they do not get lost.

6.

Clean or sharpen the blades as required. NOTE: All maintenance should only be
done by a qualified technician. Damage to this tool or loss of small parts by the
owner or any unqualified person is not covered by the warranty.

7.

Reassemble by repositioning the Blades, and Bushings. Replace the Cap Screws
and Nuts. Tighten securely.

8.

Test the product to be sure that it is working properly.

MAINTINANCE

SWIVELING THE CUTTER HEAD

1.    Loosen the hex head bolt using the hex wrench provided with this tool (see figure 1

below).

2.    Firmly grip the cutter head and twist it to the desired position.  Tighten the hex bolt to

keep the Cutter Head in that position.

Figure 1

Figure 1

       WARNING:  Wear leather gloves when performing this operation.  You could cut your

hand on the cutter blade.

Figure 1

REV 06/06

Summary of Contents for 92115

Page 1: ...bor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 92115 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 GAUGE SWIVEL HEAD SHEAR ...

Page 2: ... 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks Provide barriers or shields as needed y...

Page 3: ... contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded 7 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 8 Do not abuse the Power Cord Never use the Power Cord to carry the tool or pull the Plug from an outlet Keep the Power Cord a...

Page 4: ...inst your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control 17 Do not force the tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 18 Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced 19 Disconnect the Po...

Page 5: ... Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 2 Always wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves when using the shear Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools 3 Maintain a safe working environment Keep the work area well lit Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace Al...

Page 6: ...tate of Cali fornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some ex amples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in ...

Page 7: ...arked with Grounding Required have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of elec tric shock See Figure A 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire ...

Page 8: ...on cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Figure C next page 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capaci...

Page 9: ...ords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES At Full Load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 16 14 3 5 5 0 18 18 16 14 12 5 1 7 0 18 16 14 12 12 7 1 12 0 18 14 12 10 12 1 16 0 14 12 10 16 1 20 0 12 10 Based on limiting the line voltage dro...

Page 10: ...tes and that the cut can be made properly 1 CAUTION Always make sure the Power Cord is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to assembling or making any adjustments to the tool 2 Follow all safety precautions already discussed 3 Plug the tool into an appropriate breaker switch protected power outlet 4 Position the jaws of the Shear over the edge of the sheet metal you will cut 5 Squeeze the P...

Page 11: ... safe place so they do not get lost 6 Clean or sharpen the blades as required NOTE All maintenance should only be done by a qualified technician Damage to this tool or loss of small parts by the owner or any unqualified person is not covered by the warranty 7 Reassemble by repositioning the Blades and Bushings Replace the Cap Screws and Nuts Tighten securely 8 Test the product to be sure that it i...

Page 12: ...he cutting blades for obstruction dirt or wear If these suggestions do not repair the problem take the tool to a qualified service technician for repair 3 Tool does not cut satisfactorily Possible causes include dirty damaged or dull blades If simple cleaning does not repair the problem take the tool to a qualified service technician for repair TROUBLESHOOTING THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR H...

Page 13: ...e H g n i t t u C 3 7 1 g n i r a e B r a e R d a e H g n i t t u C 1 8 1 g n i h s u B r a e R d a e H g n i t t u C 1 9 1 l a e S d a e H g n i t t u C 1 0 2 g n i r a e B t n o r F d a e H g n i t t u C 1 1 2 g n i h s u B t n o r F d a e H g n i t t u C 1 2 2 d a e H g n i t t u C 1 3 2 t u N d n a w e r c S p a C 3 4 2 e d a l B d e x i F t h g i R 1 5 2 e d a l B e l b a v o M 1 6 2 s g n i ...

Page 14: ...SKU 92115 Page 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Assembly Drawing 22 REV 06 06 ...

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