5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
5” and 12’’ PLATE SHEARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
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1. Before shearing, adjust the hold-down disc (#12) to secure the workpiece.
2. When ready to shear, raise the handle (#10), the upper blade (#4) will rise.
3. Insert the workpiece and position it as desired.
4. Pull the handle down to shear the workpiece.
After Each Use
Clear away any debris from the previously use to prepare for the next use.
Maintenance
Maintain your tool. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before
it is used. Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and
maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual. 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.
• Lubricate the rotating parts of the shear every day.
Parts Diagram
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Parts List
Replacement Parts
• For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at
1-800-222-5381.
• Not all components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient
reference to the location and position of parts.
• The following are required when ordering parts: model number, serial number/lot date code,
and description.
• The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and/or improvements to product
lines and manuals without notice.
Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser
only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton Air Tool product purchased will be free from material
defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one
year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the
product is strictly in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties,
express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
If the product does not comply with this limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is
that We will, at our sole option and within a commercially reasonable time, either replace the
product without charge to You or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited
warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) accessories both
consumable and durable; (c) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of any
accident or in any other manner; (d) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper
installation; (e) improper maintenance and repair; and (f) product alteration in any manner by
anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to product
instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the
original purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the
product by make and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The
product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty
claim. Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will
be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Description
Shaft
Spring
Bolt
Upper blade
Body
Nut
Sleeve
Screw
Lever
Handle
Screw
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Part No.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Description
Disk
Screw
Rocker
Screw
Washer
Nut
Lower blade
Rocker
Nut
Washer
Screw
Q’ty
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
