RSP1 & RSP2 Ratchet Shears Instructions
• CUTS PE, ABS, PEX, PP, AND SIMILAR SOFT PLASTICS &
RUBBER MATERIAL.
• DOES NOT CUT METAL OR REINFORCED TUBING.
0617 - 54277
Reed Manufacturing Company
1425 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502 USA
Swing latch
to release handle.
Depress to
retract blade.
OPERATION:
Release the handle swing latch to separate handles. Depress the blade release to
fully open the blade. Insert pipe or tubing squarely into the saddle. Squeeze the
pivoting handle fully to engage the blade, then relax to allow ratcheting. Repeat until
blade is through the pipe.
HELPFUL HINTS:
To prevent cracking of cold pipe - warm pipe (no direct flame) and use slow, even
strokes. Apply light oil on mechanism to prevent rusting and reduce friction. Rotate
shears slightly around very flexible thin pipe or tubing to assist in cutting.
REPLACE BLADE:
Caution: Blade removal and replacement
involves maneuvering and handling the
loose blade. Use extreme caution when
handling the blade. Release the handle
latch to separate handles. Depress the
blade release to fully open the blade.
Using small nose pliers, gently remove
the extension spring hook from the blade.
Remove blade screw, wavy washer, and
blade pivot nut from the opposite side.
Carefully remove the blade from the body.
Assemble the new blade into the body
and replace blade pivot nut, screw and
wavy washer. While making sure the blade
is in the open position, carefully replace
the extension spring hook into the blade
hole. Test cut a piece of plastic pipe or tube to make sure of proper tool operation.
RESHARPEN BLADE:
Sharpen with fine, hard whetstone held at 30-degree angle to blade. Sharpen evenly
on both sides of cutting edge so tool cuts easily. If blade cuts crooked, sharpen side
toward which blade deflects. Draw stone into blade, not away.
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection when cutting cold or brittle plastics. Pipe can
crack or shatter causing possible eye injury. Keep fingers clear when
cutting. Blade is sharp! Pick up and hold tool by the handles. When
not using shears, leave blade in the fully advanced (closed) position to prevent dam-
age to blade and hands. Latch handles together for storage.
Replacement Blades:
#94276 RSP1B fits RSP1
#94277 RSP2B fits RSP2
Phone: 800-666-3691 or 814-452-3691
Fax: 800-456-1697 or 814-455-1697
www.reedmfgco.com
