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FIG. 3
FIG. 4
The weight of the handle can cause the upper blade to suddenly and unexpectedly drop.
OPERATION
• For maximum control and cutting force, begin all cuts by raising the handle fully and placing the edge of the metal at the point at which the blades meet.
•
For Straight Cuts;
keep the metal stationary and flat against shear deck as you draw the handle downward. As the 1st cut has been done and the upper
blade has reached the low point, raise the handle then move the material forward placing the uncut area once again at the blade intersection point.
•
For Curved Cuts;
turn the material left or right to make curved cuts as needed (
NOTE:
Do not move material forward as you cut). As the upper blade
reaches the low point, raise the handle then move the material forward placing the uncut area once again at the blade intersection point. Resume left or
right material movement.
• When cuts are done, always place the handle in the DOWN position.
BLADE ADJUSTMENT
NOTES
- The upper blade is fixed in place while the lower blade is adjustable.
- The ideal blade gap is equal to 1/4 of the subject material thickness.
For example; 14-gauge steel will work best with a blade gap of
0.019” [0.48mm], while 20 gauge should be 0.0094” [0.23mm].
- An alternative method is to gradually decrease blade gap while
cutting paper. The paper should cut cleanly without pulls, tearing or
folding.
• To measure; use a good quality feeler gauge and measure at the
blade intersection point with the handle at the halfway down position
(FIG 3)
.
TO ADJUST
1.
Loosen the bolt securing the Lower Blade Clamp at the left front of
the tool
(FIG 4)
.
2.
Using a small, straight bladed screwdriver, Turn the two set screws
(FIG 5)
inward (clockwise) to decrease blade gap, turn outward
(counter-clockwise) while applying a slight outward pressure to
increase blade gap.
NOTE:
Turn screws an equal amount and no
more than 1/4 turn at a time while making adjustments.
3.
Re-tighten blade clamp bolt.
Do not allow blades to come into full contact with each
other or permanent blade damage can occur.
FIG. 5
Adjustment
Screws
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