Lock
Nut
Bushing
Washer
Compression
Spring
Blade Pivot Bolt
Blade
Replace Blade: Figure A
1. Remove lock nut and blade pivot bolt using 5/32” Allen wrench.
2. Fully open handles. Slide blade into body sufficiently to be able to release the retaining ring.
3. Remove link pin. Change blade.
4. Connect link pin through blade and links, then secure with retaining ring.
5. Make sure washer is inserted in body.
6. Align blade hole with body.
7. Put spring, bushing, and bolt through blade and tighten.
8. Fasten lock nut and secure.
9. Check blade for straight cuts.
RS1PLT
Capacity/Capacidad/Capacité
1.66”
42 mm
actual O.D.
Ratchet Shears
Cizallas de trinquete
Cisailles à cliquet
#04175
One-Hand
Operation
7-Step
Ratchet
Mechanism
For — Para — Pour PE, PP
, PEX, ABS, PVC, CPVC
*
www.reedmfgco.com
Reed Manufacturing Company, Erie, PA USA
Ratchet Shears RS1PLT
Cizallas de trinquete
Cisailles à cliquet
Replacement Blades / Hojas / Lames
RS1B
#94175 RS1 Hardened Steel Replacement Blade
Hoja de sustitución de acero endurecido RS1
Lame de recharge en acier trempé RS1
RS1BPLT #94180 RS1 Nickel-plated Steel Replacement Blade
Hoja de sustitución de acero endurecido con niquel RS1
Lame de recharge en acier nickelé RS1
Instructions
1. Pull the handles apart fully to open blade.
2. Place pipe or tubing squarely against the cradle, and squeeze handles together
completely. Relax the handles to engage next ratchet tooth; squeeze handles again.
NOTE: CUTS UP TO #9 SOFT COPPER (TRACER) WIRE - PLACE WIRE IN GROOVE,
AND FULLY CLOSE SHEARS.
HELPFUL HINTS:
To prevent cracking of cold pipe, warm pipe and/or use slow, even strokes. Light oil on
mechanism prevents rusting and reduces friction. Rotate shears around very flexible, thin pipe
or tubing to assist in cutting.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection when cutting cold or brittle PVC or other hard plastic. Pipe can crack or
shatter. Store shears in closed and latched position to prevent damage to blade and hands.
Keep fingers clear when cutting.
CUTS: PE, ABS, PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX, NYLON TUBING, SIMILAR SOFT PLASTICS, RUB-
BER PIPE AND TUBING. DOES NOT CUT METAL OR REINFORCED TUBING.
*Ratchet Shears are NOT RECOMMENDED to cut PVC or CPVC for solvent cement weld
connections. Instead use Reed Quick Release™ Tubing Cutters.
Lock
Nut
Blade
Handle
Link
Pin
Link
Groove
Blade Pivot
Bolt
Washer
Figure A
Plated
Blade for
corrosion
resistance
1215 - 50155
Made in USA
Hecho en EE.UU.
Fabriqué aux É.U.