14 Gauge Electric Metal Shear
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ELECTRIC POWER TOOL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Immediately switch off the power tool if any of the following occurs:
• Malfunction of the plug, receptacle or damage to the power supply cord.
• The switch or trigger is broken.
• User sees or smells smoke.
• The user smells the odor of scorched insulation.
• A safety guard moves stiffly and/or doesn’t return to the safe position.
• The shear blades
move in an unsafe way.
1. Ensure power supply matches the voltage of the tool’s motor (see Specifications).
2. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the tool to the power supply.
3. Do not place the tool down until the shear blades have stopped moving. The shear blades may catch the
surface of work material and wrench itself free, causing injury to the user or others in the work area.
4. Never use a tool with cracked or worn shear blades Change the shear blades before using.
5. Do not start the tool when the shear blades are touching the work piece.
6. Always use both hands when operating the tool, unless the tool is designed for single hand use.
7. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where it may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Contact with a live wire will electrify exposed metal parts and shock the operator.
8. Before using the tool on a work piece, test the tool by running it at the highest no-load speed for at least
30 seconds in a safe position. Stop immediately if there is any abnormal vibration or wobbling that could
indicate poor installation of the shear blades. Check the tool to determine the cause.
9. Do not allow the tool’s motor to overload and/or overheat by taking work breaks.
10. When the tool is in operation, keep hands away from the shear blades and the area it is being applied to.
11. Do not use the tool on any material containing asbestos.
12. Do not touch the shear blades or the surface that has been cut with this tool immediately after use. The
surface will be hot and may cause an injury.
13. Do not allow persons who are not familiar with the tool or have not read these instructions to use the tool.
