MCL18PS
3
rev. 09/09/09
MCL18PS 18V Power Shear
2. Be aware that this tool is always in operating condition,
because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
3. Always be sure you have firm footing.
4. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.
5. Hold the tool firmly and use both hands.
6. Keep hands and hair away from rotating parts.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Do not force tool to stay in the
“on” position. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the drill bit, impact socket, any adapter, or the
workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
9. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take
caution to prevent working dust inhalation and skin contact.
Follow material supplier safety data.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Installing Or Removing Battery Pack
1. Your new battery pack is not fully charged. You may need to
charge before use.
2. Make sure the forward/reverse lever is in the neutral position
when installing or removing a battery.
3. To remove a battery, depress the front tab and pull the
battery forward and the tool in the opposite direction.
4. To install a battery align the tool with the battery, place the
front of the tool about halfway up the battery, push forward
until click is heard indicating full installment.
Charging The Battery Pack
1. Battery may not charge when it is above a certain preset
temperature limit. Allow temperature of battery to cool before
charging.
2. The charge process will take less than one hour.
3. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source
and stow away in a safe place.
Tool Operation:
• Always wear eye, hearing, and hand protection when
operating power cutting tools. Properly secure and support
the work piece. Do not secure only by hand or body.
• This product is designed to cut sheets of cold-rolled steel,
aluminum, tin, and others up to 1.6mm.
• This product features two cutting blades, each with four
cutting edges. When the edge is dull, sharpen or rotate
to an unused cutting edge. Maintain sharp cutting edge
will reduce likelihood of the tool binding and loss of
user control.
Blade Adjustment:
1. Loosen the nut #1, loosen the M3 hex screw #2 under the
blade seat with a hex wrench, and then loosen the M2 hex
bolt #3 with a hex key wrench.
2. Using a feeler gauge by inserting it between the blade as
shown below, adjust the blade to 1/10 of the thickness of
the desired metal to be cut by tightening the hex bolt #3
until the blade touches the feeler gauge.
3. Tighten the M3 hex screw #2 securely. Check to see if the
clearance is too tight by moving the feeler gauge. Tighten
nut #1 securely after adjustment has been made.
4. If the blade clearance is too large, the cut edge of the metal
will be rough. If the blade clearance is too tight, the cutting
speed will be affected. If cutting a curve, adjust the blade
clearance larger to facilitate the operation.
