SHEET METAL DISC CUTTER
MODEL NO:
DC16
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
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Ensure that the cutter is securely mounted on a rigid work surface surrounded by
sufficient free area to manipulate the workpiece easily and safely.
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Always wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment to guard against injury. Protective goggles and gloves are available from your
Sealey stockist. Non slip footwear should be worn.
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Make sure that the work area is well lit and is kept tidy. The floor should be dry and clean.
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DO NOT
allow fingers or hands to come into close proximity to the cutting wheels and beware of sharp edges and swarf.
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DO NOT
use this product if tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Keep children well away from this product at all times.
2. INTRODUCTION
B
ench mounting, 8mm plate-steel disc cutter suitable for cutting up to 16 gauge steel sheet.
D
eep throat and small cutting disc allows tighter curves to be cut than traditional straight blade cutters. Ratchet action cutter blade. Suitable for
car restoration work as well as general workshop use.
3. OPERATION
3.1.
SET-UP
(see fig.1)
ALWAYS
wear gloves when adjusting the cutter wheel.
3.1.1.
The edge of the cutter wheel needs to overlap the edge of the feeder wheel
by approximately the same value as the thickness of the metal to be cut. It is
recommended that a piece of scrap material of the type to be cut is used to determine the
optimum setting.
3.1.2.
To achieve this, firstly loosen both the upper and lower grub screws using the hex key
provided.
3.1.3.
To increase the overlap, screw the lower grub screw in (clockwise) until the required
overlap is reached. Tighten the upper grub screw until a gentle clamping force is applied.
3.1.4.
To decrease the overlap, slacken the lower grub screw and turn the upper grub
screw clockwise until the required overlap is reached. Tighten the lower grub screw gently
to lock the cutter wheel.
3.1.5.
If the cutter wheel is reluctant to move, use the flats on the tail of the cam shaft to move
the cutter wheel and reset accurately using the grub screws.
3.2.
CUTTING
3.2.1.
Having set the overlap, introduce the workpiece into the bite between the cutter wheel and
feed wheel.
3.2.2.
Make sure that waste side of the work is to the right (feeder wheel) side.
3.2.3.
Making sure that the pawl is sitting over the ratchet, pull the handle forward whilst applying
slight pressure with your other hand toward the cut.
3.2.4.
Keep the cutting action smooth until the cut is finished. If the action is stiff, reduce the overlap slightly as in 3.1.4.
Refer to
instruction
manual
Wear protective
gloves
Wear eye
protection
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
D
C16 Issue:2 (H,F) 18/11/20
fig.1