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These 5” and 12’’ Plate Shears are designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool and
Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification or use of these products
in an application for which they were not designed. We strongly recommend that these
products not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which they were
designed.
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Table of Contents
Intended Use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Technical Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Important Safety Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Specific Operation Warnings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Assembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Before Each Use ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Operating Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
After Each Use --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Maintenance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Parts Diagram ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Parts List --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Replacement Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Intended Use
The KLUTCH 5 inch and 12 inch plate shears are suitable for shearing carbon steel plate and
bar and can also be used to shear non-ferrous metals or plastic plate and bar.
Technical Specifications
49698, 12 inch Plate Shear
49717, 5 inch Plate Shear
5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Item #s 49698 & 49717
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WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Property
Throat Depth
Sheet Metal, max.
Carbon Steel, max.
Stainless Steel Plate, max.
Steel Rod, max.
Handle Length
Specification
12" (305mm)
1/4" (6mm)
5/32" (4mm)
1/8" (3mm)
1/2" (13mm)
31-1/2" (800mm)
Property
Throat Depth
Sheet Metal, max.
Carbon Steel, max.
Stainless Steel Plate, max.
Steel Rod, max.
Handle Length
Specification
5" (127mm)
1/5" (5mm)
1/8" (3mm)
3/32" (2mm)
3/8" (10mm)
15-3/4" (396mm)
