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OPERATION
The Eastwood 3-in-1 Brake, Shear, & Slip Roll has 3 major metalworking tools designed into one frame. For the purpose of providing the most accurate instruc-
tions possible, the 3 major tool functions of Metal Shear, Bending Brake and Slip Roll, with all required adjustments, are described independently as follows:
METAL SHEAR
Adjustments
For proper shearing action, the blades must be just barely making contact and maintain an even relationship across their entire surface.
There are two adjustments that may be required. They are Blade alignment and Blade Bow.
• To adjust blade Alignment
- Rotate Handle downward to bring the face of the Moving Blade/Brake Bar
(F)
below the surface of the Stationary Blade
(G) (FIG 1)
.
- While holding the blade face of the Moving Blade/Brake Bar
(F)
below the edge of the Stationary Blade
(G)
, using an 8mm Hex Key (not included)
loosen the two Socket Head Cap Screws
(H)
in the slotted recesses of the Lower Ledge
(FIG 1)
.
- Using a 6mm Hex Key, turn the Adjusting Screws
(J)
in or out as required to achieve even Lower Fixed Blade to Moving Blade contact then
re-tighten the Socket Head Cap Screws
(H)
.
• To adjust blade Bow
- Rotate handle downward to bring the face of the Moving Blade/Brake Bar
(F)
below the surface of the Lower Fixed Blade
(FIG 1)
.
- Observe the relationship between the Moving Blade/Brake Bar
(F)
the Lower Fixed Blade surfaces. If a “bow” exists curving the center of the blade
outward in the center, loosen the single bolt in the Blade Support Bar
(K) (FIG 4)
slightly with a 8mm Hex Key (not included). If the blade exhibits a
slight curve producing a gap in the center with the ends making contact, tighten the Blade Support Bar bolt slightly.
SHEARING OPERATION
• Measure and mark a cut line on the material to be cut.
• With the Press Bar
(E)
in place, slip the material to be cut under it and through the blades allowing it to hold the piece to be cut in place
(FIG 1)
.
• With the Moving Blade/Brake Bar
(F) (FIG 1)
in the “Up” position, slide the material to be cut over the Lower Ledge and Fixed Blade. The Material Guide
(M)
located on the right side of the Ledge and the Stop Bar behind the blades may be used to assist in locating material
(FIG 1)
.
• Rotate the Handle downward firmly in one smooth motion to shear the metal.
• Raise Handle fully then retrieve cut piece from rear of unit.
Do not use hands or fingers to hold piece to be cut in place while cutting.
Do not adjust the blades too tight or allow the Upper Moving Blade to make solid contact with the Lower Fixed Blade or chipping
and other serious damage can result.
Overtightening can damage the blade permanently.
