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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
•
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-
dipped rag.
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or similars.
NOTE:
•
Before smearing the blade, remove the chip
receiver.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe it off with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
•
Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
may cause rust or damage on the tool.
Removing or installing shear blade
CAUTION:
•
Before removing or installing shear blade, always
be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery
cartridge is removed.
•
When replacing the shear blade, always wear
gloves without removing blade cover so that hands
and face does not directly contact the blade.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
NOTE:
•
Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.
•
For specific way of removing and installing shear
blades refer to the reverse of a package for
accessory shear blades.
Removing the shear blades
Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.
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2
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NOTE:
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Be careful not to get your hands dirty as grease is
applied in the shear blade driving area.
Remove the under cover.
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2
3
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Remove the plate.
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Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a
slotted screwdriver.
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Remove two screws from the shear blades and the
shear blade unit will be taken out.
1. Crank
1. Plate
1. Under cover
2. Blade cover
3. Screws
1. Blade cover
2. Screws
