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Installation, Preparation & Use
To see a video on how to use the BELLARA
TM
Cutter, you can access it by visiting www.vicwest.com/bellara
Installation of the Cutter
The BELLARA
TM
Siding Shear will require minimal assembly before using. Please insert the
hand grip using supplied bolt and nut. Once attached, your BELLARA
TM
ProKUT is ready for use.
Make sure tool is secure. Operate only on a firm substrate or solid stand. We recommend
bolting shear to work bench, table or other solid/stable surface. (bolts are not included).
Inserting BELLARA
TM
Steel Siding for Cutting
1.
Raise the swivel plate
2.
Slide BELLARA
TM
under the
swivel plate as shown.
3.
Lower the swivel plate.
Note:
BELLARA
TM
needs to be placed under
the swivel plate with the fastener holes
towards you.
Blade
Bolt
Hand Grip
Bolt
Bolt
1.
Safety Step Before Cutting
First step is to secure the blade,
as follows:
1.
Lift the handle.
2.
Pull up on the back of the blade
and this will pivot, causing the
unit to be in the locked position.
See 2b.
Blade
1
2
2.
Blade
Swivel
Plate
1
3.
WARNING:
DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE BLADE AT ANY TIME.
Blade
Lock
Groove
2b.
Blade
Swivel
Plate
Fastener
Edge
Paint
Side Up
2
3b.
