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Applying Lubricant
When necessary, apply a
Flats
Left blade
Center blade
s m a l l a m o u n t o f
MILWAUKEE type "E"
grease to the flats in the
U-shaped area of the cent-
er blade.
Adjusting the Shear Head
1. Loosen the three (3) cap screws.
2. Align the shear head and tool to the desired angle.
Move the left blade forward or backward to adjust
the curl of waste material.
3. Tighten the three (3) cap screws with the wrench
provided. Be sure the screws are securely tight
-
ened before using the tool.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug tool before attaching or
removing accessories or making adjustments.
Use only specifically recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.
Starting, Stopping, and Controlling Speed
1. To
start
the tool, pull the trigger.
2. To vary the cutting speed, increase or decrease
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool, release the trigger.
Trigger
Lock button
Locking the Trigger
The lock button holds the trigger in the ON position
for continuous full speed use.
1. To
lock
the trigger, hold in the lock button while
pulling the trigger. Then, release the trigger.
2. To
unlock
the trigger, pull the trigger and re-
lease, the lock button will pop out.
Preparing the Material
Always lubricate the material to be cut. Use standard
machine oil on steel and mineral spirits for aluminum.
Cutting
When cutting, hold the tool so that the blades are in
firm contact with the material for the fastest cutting.
Apply even pressure. Too much pressure will tend
to jam the tool or cause a rough cut.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 6852-20
Volts
.............................................................120 AC
SPM
........................................................... 0 - 2850
Cutting Speed
............................................15 ft/min
Minimum Cutting Radius .....................................
7"
Capacities
Steel
..........................................................1.2 mm
18 gauge (0.0478")
Stainless Steel
..............................................9 mm
20 gauge (0.0360")
Cat. No. ...........................................................6853
Volts
.............................................................120 AC
SPM
........................................................... 0 - 2850
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. Shear
head
2. Gear case collar
3 Handle
4. Lock button
5. Trigger
Cat. No. 6852-20
Cat. No.
48-08-0500
Cat. No. 6853
1
10
11 12
13
6. Cap screws
7. Center blade
8. Side blades
9. Eccentric bushing
10. Bearing
11. Washer (large)
12. Washer (small)
13. Spindle
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug tool before changing or
removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Attaching and Removing the Shear Head
1. Place the shear head on the gear case collar of
the tool.
2. Align the shear head and tool to the desired angle.
3. Tighten the three cap screws with the wrench pro
-
vided. Be sure the screws are securely tightened
before using the tool.
4. To remove, loosen the three cap screws and firmly
pull the shear head forward, twisting slightly.