Operation Manual HSG-8
Model HSG-8
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capacity may be dangerous to operator and
damage may occur to the machine.
4.Bolt machine to floor or sturdy stand that is
bolted to floor to prevent sliding or tipping of
machine.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT attempt to shear hardened or
stainless steel blocks or rod. You will
damage or break your shear blades !
Assembly
MOUNT HANDLE
Remove two hex head bolts #7 from gear arm
#3. Mount handle #4 into groove on pivot arm.
Secure handle with hex head bolts. Tighten
bolts securely.
INSTALLATION
Machine should be installed on a level surface,
with proper lighting. Machine can be floor-
mounted, stand-mounted or bench-mounted.
Be sure to provide clearance for handle bar
rotation. Use four mounting holes on the base
to bolt machine securely to floor, bench or
stand (fasteners not included).
Area around machine should be clear of
scraps, oil or dirt. Apply a suitable non-skid
material to floor.
Operation
Rotating handle #4 operates the shear. Be
sure to keep hands clear of shear when
rotating handle. The maximum capacity of the
machines is ¼” mild steel.
SHEARING PLATE AND FLAT BARS
1.Adjust hold-down plate #11 so that
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
5. Be alert and think clearly. Never operate
tools when tired, intoxicated or when taking
medications that cause drowsiness.
6. Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas
invite accidents.
7. Work area should be properly lit.
8. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work
area.
9. Keep children out of workplace. Make
workshop childproof. Use padlocks to prevent
any unintentional use of tools.
10.Assemble only according to these
instructions. Improper assembly can create
hazards.
11.When tools are not in use, store them in a
dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tools prior to storage and before
reuse.
12. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
WARNING
The warnings, cautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions or situations
that could occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be used by the
operator.
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
1.Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
2.Keep hands out of path of shear blades.
3.The maximum capacity of this machine
is 1/4” mild steel or equivalent. Exceeding