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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.
NIBBLER 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 punch, die or the workpiece
immediately 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.
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.
Permissible cutting thickness
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Fig.1:
1.
Stainless steel gauge 2.5 mm (3/32")
2.
Mild steel gauge 3.2 mm (1/8")
The thickness of material to be cut depends upon the
tensile strength of the material itself. The groove on
the die holder acts as a thickness gauge for allowable
cutting thickness. Do not attempt to cut any material
which will not fit into this groove.
Max.cutting capacities
mm
ga
Steel up to 400 N/mm
2
3.2
10
Steel up to 600 N/mm
2
2.5
13
Steel up to 800 N/mm
2
1.0
20
Aluminum up to 200 N/mm
2
3.5
10
Switch action
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Fig.2:
1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock button
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
•
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, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Punch replacement
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Fig.3:
1.
Wrench
2.
Lock nut
3.
Die holder
Fit the wrench provided onto the lock nut and tap the
handle lightly with a hammer to loosen the lock nut.
Take off the die holder and use a wrench to remove the
screw. Then remove the punch.
