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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Upper Blade/
Finger Bar
Stops at
Lower Blade
Blades Adjusted Too Closely
Stop all action to avoid serious damage and follow Metal Shear Adjustment
instructions.
Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard
Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed 18 gauge aluminum,
20 gauge mild steel, or 22 gauge stainless steel.
Upper Blade/
Finger Bar
Binding at
Release with
Lower Blade
Blades Adjusted Too Closely
Stop all action to avoid serious damage and follow Metal Shear Adjustment
instructions.
Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard
Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed 18 gauge aluminum,
20 gauge mild steel, or 22 gauge stainless steel.
Blades Will Not
Shear Metal
Blades Adjusted Too Far Apart
Follow Blade Adjustment Instructions.
Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard
Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed 18 gauge aluminum,
20 gauge mild steel, or 22 gauge stainless steel.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SHEAR FEATURE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Handle Will
Not Rotate A
Full 360°
Machine Improperly Adjusted
Stop all action to avoid serious damage and follow Bending Brake Adjustment
instructions.
Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard
Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed 18 gauge aluminum,
20 gauge mild steel, or 22 gauge stainless steel.
BENDING BRAKE FEATURE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Handle Will
Not Rotate A
Full 360°
Upper or Rear Rollers Too Tight and
Binding
Stop all action to avoid serious damage and follow Roller Adjustment
instructions.
Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard
Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed 18 gauge aluminum,
20 gauge mild steel, or 22 gauge stainless steel.
Rollers
Slipping/Will
Not Feed Metal
Through When
Handle is
Turned
Upper or Rear Rollers Adjusted
Too Loosely and Slipping
Follow Roller Adjustment instructions.
SLIP ROLLER FEATURE
