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Installation Instructions for 81374 
Sheet Metal Shears  

18 Gauge Capacity 
 

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the 
manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this 
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Summary of Contents for 81374

Page 1: ...tenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL 1 800 345 4545 jegs com ...

Page 2: ...ices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool Work Area ...

Page 3: ...nal starting Ensure the Switch is in the off position before connecting to power source picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the Trigger or energizing power tools that have the Trigger on invites accidents 4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in perso...

Page 4: ...ing changing or adjusting them Blades heat up dramatically while in use and can burn you 3 If the blades jam turn the Switch off immediately 4 Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact JEGS 5 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool 6 Do not lay the tool down until it has come to a compl...

Page 5: ...tes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any symptoms related to vibration such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible 2 Do not smoke during use Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing the risk of vibration related injury 3 Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user 4 Use tools ...

Page 6: ...ctric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet 3 The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet proper...

Page 7: ...to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas TABLE A RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE EX...

Page 8: ...ANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14 Functions Power Switch Oil Port Power Cord Guide Upper Blade Lower Blade Figure A 8 1 800 345 4545 jegs com ...

Page 9: ...luded 3 If the gap needs adjustment a Slightly loosen the Lower Socket Screw 4 b Slightly loosen the Nut 7 on the Adjusting Screw 8 by holding the Adjusting Screw still while loosening the Nut Nut c Turn the Adjusting Screw until desired gap is achieved Adjusting d Hold the Adjusting Screw still while tightening the Nut Lower Socket Screw e Then tighten the Lower Socket Screw Screw not shown Figur...

Page 10: ... put 1 2 drops of light machine oil above the Upper Blade 2 Make a few practice cuts on scrap material before cutting your workpiece 3 Make sure that the Power Switch is in the OFF position and then plug in the Shears 4 Turn on the Shears Note To prevent damage to the blades do not cut across a welded seam 5 To cut material fit the Guide over the edge of the material and move the tool slowly forwa...

Page 11: ...ipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces condition of the tool Check for of the tool with clean cloth loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged cord electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that...

Page 12: ...stall new Blades in sets a Install Upper Blade first and tighten securely b Then install Lower Blade and tighten enough to allow gap adjustment c Adjust gap according to Gap Adjustment on page 9 Note The screw above the Upper Blade is factory set 4 Make a few practice cuts on scrap material before cutting your workpiece 5 WARNING If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged it must be replaced...

Page 13: ... 1 Carbon brushes worn 1 Have qualified technician replace brushes decreases over time or damaged 2 Blades dull or damaged 2 Keep blades sharp Replace as needed Excessive noise Internal damage or wear Carbon Have qualified technician service tool or rattling brushes or bearings for example Overheating 1 Forcing tool to work too fast 1 Allow tool to work at its own rate 2 Blades dull or damaged 2 K...

Page 14: ...6 1 33 Key 3x8 1 5 Adjusting Screw M5x16 1 34 Gear 1 6 Nut M5 1 35 Ball Bearing 626 1 7 Lower Blade 1 36 Screw 4 8 Spring Pin M4x30 2 37 Intermediate Cover 1 9 Guide 1 38 Ball Bearing 628 1 10 Shaft Sleeve 1 39 Motor Armature 1 11 Lock Screw M4x12 1 40 Power Switch Drawbar 1 12 Upper Socket Screw M6x13 1 41 Power Switch Push Plate 1 13 Spring Washer Ø6 1 42 Socket Lead Screw M4x58 2 14 Washer Ø6 1...

Page 15: ...Assembly Diagram 15 1 800 345 4545 jegs com ...

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