RECEIVING THE SHEAR
Examine the shear and accessories package for evidence of any possible damage sustained during transit. Any
damage should be reported to your distributor immediately.
INSTALLING THE SHEAR
Carefully remove the shear from the shipping pallet. Locate the shear in a well-lighted area on a solid level floor. Use
lag screws or bolts with expandable shields or similar holding devices through the mounting feet, located on the bottom
of the side panels.
Place an accurate machinist level on the table top, and check the level of the machine in both directions. Use metal
shims between the floor and the shear mounting surface to adjust the level. After the machine is level, tighten the
mounting bolts. Periodically, recheck the unit for levelness.
NOTE: Proper levelness greatly affects the performance of your shear, it is very important to ensure your machine is
level prior to operation.
The 36A and 52A shear is available only for air operation. Only certified technicians should perform air connections an
any necessary maintenance on this machine. If you have any questions, please consult Tennsmith.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The mild steel capacity of the Model 36A and 52A shear is 16gauge. Included in the manual is a standard shearing,
bending, and forming conversion chart for various materials including Aluminum, Stainless, and Plastics. If you have
any capacity related questions on materials that do not appear on the chart, please contact Tennsmith technical sup
to help determine the exact capacity ratings.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO SHEAR ANY MATERIAL GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM RATING FOR
YOUR SHEAR.
The 36A and 52A is a fixed angle designed machines. Reducing the maximum width of your material does not increase
the capacity rating of this shear.
Never attempt to shear any material which would be less than a ½” cut across the full length
of the table under full capacity.
BLADE GAP ADJUSTMENT
The factory setting for the gap between the upper and lower blade is .002. This setting is the optimal clearance for the
entire range of material likely to be sheared on this machine. Different materials and thickness may require a larger or
slightly smaller clearance. If you have any specific questions regarding optimal blade gap, please consult Tennsmith.
To adjust the blade gap of your shear, the turnbuckles (55) are utilized to move the cutter bar down and hold the
position while the blade adjustment is being made. Please note: when checking the blade clearance between the
blades at any particular point across the travel of the bed, check the gap at the point where the upper blade intersects
the lower blade by 1/8” depth.
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