Scotchman 9012-24M, Manual

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7.3C BLADE REPLACEMENT
The lower blades are symmetrical and can be rotated to expose four cutting edges. The upper blade has
two cutting edges.
TO ROTATE OR REPLACE THE BLADES, use the following steps:
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CAUTION: THE UPPER CASTING OF THE NOTCHER IS HEAVY ENOUGH TO CAUSE
INJURY IF DROPPED. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THIS TOOL.
1. Remove the return springs from the unit.
2. To allow further adjustments, rotate or replace the upper blade and snug bolts, only.
3. Rotate or replace the lower blades.
4. Lower the upper blade down until it just passes the lower blade (approximately 1/16 of an inch
(1.5mm).
5. Adjust the upper blade until the point almost touches the lower blades.
6. Center the rear of the upper blade with the rear of the lower blades. There should be a clearance
of approximately .005 of an inch (.12mm) on each side.
7. Tighten the upper blade bolts. To check blade alignment, raise and lower the upper casting
several times by hand. After alignment, tighten the back-up set screws to make sure that the upper
blade does not move.
7.4 RECTANGLE NOTCHER
The Rectangle Notcher is a component tool designed to make a 2 inch (50mm) wide notch in angle iron
or flat stock.
7.4A RECTANGLE NOTCHER INSTALLATION
SEE FIGURE 17 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
The Rectangle Notcher mounts only in the punch station on this model. The selector switch must be in
the PUNCH position to operate this tool.
TO MOUNT THE NOTCHER:
Remove the die holder and stripper. Mount the notcher so that the punch ram lines up over the pressure
block on the tool. Anchor the tool to the punch bolster with the bolts provided.