5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
injury.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended.
DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the box in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not use the box where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool can create sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow the box to come into contact with an electrical source. Contact will cause a
shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the box. Do not allow
children to play with the box.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your
view and may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the box. Do
not use the box while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the box may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught.
• Use ANSI-Z87.1 compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or when
needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
This applies to all persons in the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety
precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
CAUTION
SHEAR USE AND CARE
• Do not force the tool. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Store the tool when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure
than the tool itself.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Blade Hazard. Keep hands clear from the blade when operating.
• Wear the proper safety gear including ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety glasses and gloves.
• Fasten shear to a sturdy, level surface that is capable of holding the load of the shear and
workpiece before use.
• The shear blades are very sharp! Keep body parts away from the cutting area, or serious
injury may result
• Note: If the material seems too thick or too hard, do not force the shear! Instead, use a
metal-cutting band saw to cut the workpiece.
Assembly
When first unpacking the shear from its shipping container, check to be sure that all parts are
fully equipped and not damaged. (See the parts list for reference.)
The anti-rust grease on processing surfaces and other parts can be removed with Kerosene or
another suitable degreaser.
To assemble and mount your shear, follow the steps below:
1. Secure the handle to the plate shear assembly using the included hex bolts and flat washers,
as shown in the parts diagram on the next page.
2. Place the shear on the workbench, and use the holes in the base as a guide for drilling and
attaching the shear to the workbench.
3. We recommend using through bolts (hex bolts that go through the workbench and are
secured from the other side with flat washers and hex nuts) if possible. If it is not possible to
use through bolts, use lag screws with flat washers and fasten the lag screws directly into the
workbench
Before Each Use
Check the shear for wear or damaged parts and that it is debris-free to perform its function.
Periodically, check that the shear is still securely held in place. Re-secure it as needed.
Operating Instructions
WARNING:
Read and understand this manual to understand the equipment structure and principle before
operating the shear. Failure to understand and follow all instructions may result in serious
injury.
Note:
The shear should be mounted on a hard surface or specific stand (not supplied). Leave
plenty of room around machine for ease of operating and to avoid injury.
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