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Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Always lock the switch trigger
when not in use.
When punching a workpiece, continue to pull the switch
trigger until the punch goes down to the die and returns
to the start position.
To lock the switch trigger, push in the trigger lock button
from B side. To unlock, push in the trigger lock button
from A side
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Fig.4:
1.
Trigger lock button
2.
Switch trigger
Rotatable grip
The grip can be rotated though 360 degrees, in either
direction, during operation. This feature is particularly
useful when working in awkward or narrow areas as it
allows the operator to position the tool in the best posi-
tion for easy operation.
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Fig.5
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacing the punch and die
Replacing round punch
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Fig.6:
1.
Stripper
2.
Nut and set bolt
3.
Punch
retaining nut
4.
Round punch
1.
Be sure that the punch piston is fully retracted and
remove the strippers to make access to the parts easier.
2.
The punch must be removed first and then the die.
Unscrew the punch retaining nut to remove the punch
and remove the set bolt and the nut to remove the die.
NOTICE:
When replacing the punch and the die,
make sure that the correct size, thickness and
hole shape is selected. Shaped punches and dies
must be properly aligned with each other.
3.
Place the die in the C frame in the proper orienta
-
tion. Secure firmly with the set bolt and tighten the nut.
4.
Place the punch in the punch retaining nut. Insert
the punch with the nut into the punch piston and hand
tighten the nut.
NOTICE:
When installing a punch with a stepped
edge (anti rotation), make sure the orientation
is correct and that the stepped edge is correctly
positioned in the punch piston.
5.
Make sure the punch is correctly positioned in the
punch rod and tighten the punch retaining nut firmly with
the nut retaining bar supplied.
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Fig.7:
1.
Nut retaining bar
2.
Punch retaining nut
3.
Loosen
4.
Tighten
6.
Restore the strippers.
WARNING:
If the punch and die are not
the same size or the punch and the die are not
positioned properly, the punch may strike the
die causing both parts to break. In such a case,
pieces flying off from the broken parts may cause
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Check the butterfly bolts which
hold the stripper regularly to ensure that they are
tight. Loose bolts may cause the stripper to come
off and damage the tool.
Replacing oblong punch
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Fig.8:
1.
Stripper
2.
Nut and set bolt
3.
Punch
retaining nut
4.
Oblong punch
5.
Stepped
edge
6.
Punch rod
1.
Be sure that the punch piston is fully retracted and
remove the strippers to make access to the parts easier.
2.
The punch must be removed first and then the die.
Unscrew the punch retaining nut to remove the punch
and remove the set bolt and the nut to remove the die.
NOTICE:
When replacing the punch and the die,
make sure that the correct size, thickness and
hole shape is selected. Shaped punches and dies
must be properly aligned with each other.
3.
Secure the oblong die firmly with the set bolt and
tighten the nut.
4.
Place the oblong punch into the punch retaining nut.
Position the stepped edge of the oblong punch properly in
the punch piston and hand tighten the punch retaining nut.
NOTICE:
If the stepped edge of the oblong
punch is not properly inserted into the punch
piston, the punch retaining nut cannot be fas-
tened. Make sure the oblong punch is positioned
correctly in the punch rod.
5.
Push the oblong punch against the punch rod and
tighten the punch retaining nut firmly with the nut firmly
with the nut retaining bar supplied.
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Fig.9:
1.
Nut retaining bar
2.
Punch retaining nut
3.
Loosen
4.
Tighten
6.
Restore the strippers.
WARNING:
If the punch and die are not
the same size or the punch and the die are not
positioned properly, the punch may strike the
die causing both parts to break. In such a case,
pieces flying off from the broken parts may cause
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Check the butterfly bolts which
hold the stripper regularly to ensure that they are
tight. Loose bolts may cause the stripper to come
off and damage the tool.
