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Maintenance
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WARNING
Maintain and clean tools. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Do not use a damaged metal shear.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Maintain the shear by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance
with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool
be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep all cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a
normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Daily before operating
Lubricate the metal shear.
Sharpen the blades.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Shear operates
slowly.
Forcing shear to work too fast.
Allow shear to work at its own rate.
Performance
decreases over
time.
Carbon brushes are worn or damaged.
Replace the carbon brushes.
Blades are dull or damaged.
Keep blades sharp. Replace as
needed.
Overheating.
Forcing shear to work too fast.
Allow shear to work at its own rate.
Blades dull or damaged.
Keep blades sharp. Replace as
needed.
Blocked motor housing vents.
Unblock the vents.
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