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General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc
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tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc
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tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
SHEAR SAFETY WARNINGS
1.
Hold the tool firmly.
2.
Secure the workpiece firmly.
3.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
4.
Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. It is also recommended that
you put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent
injury.
5.
Do not put the tool on the chips of the work
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piece. Otherwise it can cause damage and
trouble on the tool.
6.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
7.
Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme
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diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
9.
Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause
serious accident by electric shock.
10.
Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or famil
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iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
►
Fig.1:
1.
Slide switch
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see that the slide switch actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when the rear of
the slide switch is depressed.
•
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease
of operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Permissible shearing thickness
►
Fig.2:
1.
Gauge for stainless: 1.2 mm (3/64")
2.
Gauge for mild steel: 1.6 mm (1/16")
The groove on the yoke serves as a thickness gauge for
shearing mild or stainless steel plate. If the material fits
within the groove, it is shearable.
The thickness of materials to be sheared depends upon
the type (strength) of the material. The maximum shear-
ing thickness is indicated in the table below in terms of
various materials. Attempting to shear materials thicker
than indicated will result in tool breakdown and/or possi
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ble injury. Keep within the thickness shown in the table.
Material
Max. cutting thickness
(mm)
Tensile Strength
(N/mm
2
)
Mild steel (A)
400
1.6 (16 ga)
Hard steel (B)
600
1.2 (18 ga)
Stainless steel
800
0.8 (22 ga)
Aluminum plate
200
2.5 (13 ga)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Blade inspection
Before using the tool, check the blades for wear. Dull,
worn blades will result in poor shearing action, and the
service life of the tool will be shortened.
