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Operation Manual MMS-4
Model MMS-4
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Operation
1.For Maximum Control and Cutting Force,
begin all cuts by raising the handle #2 fully
and placing the edge of the metal at the point
at which the blades #8 & #12 meet.
2.For Straight Cuts; keep the metal stationary
and flat against shear deck as you draw the
handle #2 downward. As the 1st cut has been
done and the upper blade #12 has reached
the low point, raise the handle then move the
material forward placing the uncut area once
again at the blade intersection point.
3.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 #12 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.
WARNING
The weight of the handle can cause the
upper blade to suddenly and unexpectedly
drop.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.
CAUTION
Do not allow blades to come into full contact
with each other or permanent blade damage
can occur.
To measure: use a good quality feeler gauge
and measure at the blade intersection point
with the handle at the halfway down position
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
TO ADJUST
1. Loosen the bolt #10 securing the Lower Blade
Clamp at the left front of the tool (Figure 4).
Figure 4
2. Using a small, straight bladed screwdriver,
Turn the two set screws #15 & #17 (Figure 5)
inward (clockwise) to decrease blade gap, turn
outward (counter-clockwise) while applying a
slight outward pressure to increase blade gap.