Secure Work
Use clamps or vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
Don’t Overreach
.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Maintain Tools with Care
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing center blades and side knives. Inspect tool
cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and if damaged or replace. Keep
handles dry, clean, and be free from oil and grease.
Disconnect Tools
When not in use; before servicing; when changing Center Blades, Side Knives, Brushes, etc.
Remove Adjusting keys and Wrenches
Form Habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
OPERATION
Avoid Accidental Starting
Don’t carry plugged-in tool with fi nger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in. Use of any accessory with this power unit might increase the
hazard. The tool should be used only for the purpose for which it is designed.
Plug
THE POLARIZED PLUG IS A SAFETY FEATURE. This tool is equipped with a polarized two wire AC line plug. The two wire polarized plug (having one
blade wider than the other) will fi t into the power outlet only one way. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED PLUG, by tam-
pering with it. If the plug does not fi t you should still be unable to fully insert the plug into the socket, you may fi nd that a proper outlet is needed to meet
today’s electrical standards. An electrician will replace your outlet safely.
Extension Cords
Always check the extension cord and repair or replace if damaged.
Outdoor Use Extension Cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked W-A or W.
Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing, use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation.
Check Damaged Parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment if moving parts, binding or moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
DO NOT OPERATE
power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Motors in these tools normally
spark and sparks can possibly ignite fumes.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Please read carefully all safety rules and operating instructions. The Model KM-440 Shear is recommended for CR sheet steel up to 14 gage. Secure
work piece. To start cut, place side knives of shear slightly on the edge of the top side of the work piece to steady the tool and ready it for the cut.
Depress the trigger switch and guide shear into the work. Do not force it. Avoid double thicknesses of material which exceed the 14 gage recommended
capacity. For cutting within perimeter of work piece, drill a 1/2” diameter starting hole and follow instructions above. If resistance to tool develops or cut-
ting becomes diffi cult, discontinue cutting and check the following: lubrication; thickness of material; sharpness of cutting blades.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. Use Alternating Current Only (50 to 60 Cycles), 120 volts. Voltage variation of more than
10% will cause loss of power and overheating. Motors are factory tested. If this shear does not operate, check the following: supply line for blown fuses;
plug and receptacle for contact. This tool will stop when the brushes wear to a preset length. Damage to the motor is thus avoided.
