Model T32957 (Mfd. Since 09/21)
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Adjusting Front
Work Stop
The front work stop keeps the shearing blades
from pushing the workpiece forward during cutting
operations. Use the following steps to adjust the
front work stop to the front workpiece edge once
the workpiece has been inserted under the blade
guard and is ready to be sheared.
To adjust front work stop:
1. Loosen (2) front work stop wing nuts (see
Figure 20).
Figure 20. Location of front work stop wing nuts.
Front
Work Stop
Wing Nut
(1 of 2)
2. Adjust front work stop against front workpiece
edge and tighten wing nuts to secure.
2. Slide front work stop out of front extension
arms to remove (see
Figure 21).
Figure 21. Front work stop components.
Front
Work Stop Wing Nut
(1 of 2)
Front
Extension Arm
(1 of 2)
3. Position workpiece on table and under blade
guard for shearing operation.
4. Install (1) M12-1.75 x 45 T-bolt in T-slot and
secure bevel gauge to extension arm or table
against workpiece front edge with (1) T-bolt,
12mm flat washer, and M12-1.75 wing nut
(see
Figure 22).
Bevel
Gauge
Extension Arm
Using Bevel Gauge
The bevel gauge can be installed in place of the
front work stop to support workpieces that have
an angled front edge.
To use bevel gauge:
1. Loosen (2) front work stop wing nuts (see
Figure 21).
Figure 22. Bevel gauge installed to support
angled front workpiece edge.
Note:
Figure 22
shows bevel gauge installed
in left T-slot, but it can be installed in either
side. Install the bevel gauge in the best
position to secure your workpiece for the
operation.
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