Shop fox M1117, Owner'S Manual

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Model M1117 (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/21)

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Additional.Safety.for.Metal.Shears

FINGER.AMPUTATION.

 The shear blades or hold-

down can easily pinch, crush, or amputate 

fingers or other body parts. Always keep 

hands, fingers, and other body parts away 

from blades and hold-down (point-of-operation) 

during shearing operations.

CAPACITY.

 Exceeding cutting capacity of shear 

may result in breakage or machine damage 

that ejects dangerous metal debris at operator 

or bystanders. Only use sheet metal within 

the rated capacity of this shear (refer to the 

Machine Specifications).

BLADE.CONDITION..

Sharp, undamaged, and 

properly adjusted blades will reduce risk 

of injury from breakage or sharp burrs left 

on workpiece. Always keep blades properly 

adjusted and sharp.

SHEAR.BLADE.ADJUSTMENT.

 When adjusting 

or replacing shear blades, always wear heavy 

leather gloves to protect hands and wear safety 

glasses to protect eyes.

PROPER.WORKPIECE.MATERIAL.

 Shear is only 

intended for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous 

mild sheet metal or flat stock. Do not attempt 

to cut round metal stock, glass, wood, drywall, 

backer board, plywood, or other material not 

intended for this machine. Cutting incorrect 

materials can produce unexpected results, 

which increases risk of injury, and may result 

in damage to machine. 

WORK.AREA.

 Provide sufficient clearance 

around machine to permit safe use by regular 

operators and performance of maintenance 

procedures. Keep work area clear of materials 

or substances that may create a slip, trip, or 

fall hazard.

SHARP.METAL.EDGES..

The sharp metal edges of 

sheet metal can easily cut fingers, hands, and 

other body parts. Always wear heavy leather 

gloves when handling sheet metal. Always 

chamfer and deburr sharp metal workpiece 

edges. 

OPERATOR.POSITION

. Avoid awkward body and 

hand positions where a sudden slip could cause 

your hand or body to enter point-of-operation 

or make accidental contact with shear blades.

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

. Always wait for all 

moving parts to come to a complete stop 

before performing any adjustments, service, or 

maintenance. Do not contact foot pedal while 

performing these adjustments.

GUARDS.

 Keep all guards in place, properly 

positioned, and in working order. Never 

operate shear with blade guard removed. 

If blade guard is removed or not properly 

positioned, fingers may accidentally be cut or 

amputated by shear blades. Always position 

guard just high enough to allow workpiece to 

enter, but not high enough for fingers. 

CHECK.MACHINE.

 Before using machine, carefully 

check components for wear that could affect 

operation. Check blade alignment and gib 

play, and ensure guards are properly installed. 

DO NOT operate machine until all defects are 

corrected. 

STRAY.SHEET.METAL.PIECES.

 Sheet metal cut-off 

pieces left on the floor can easily slide under 

foot and cause falling injuries. Always remove 

cut-off sheet metal pieces from the floor after 

operation. Keep work area clean. 

Serious.cuts,.amputation,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.shear.blades.during.operation,.

adjustment,.or.maintenance..To.reduce.this.risk,.anyone.using.this.machine.MUST.completely.

heed.the.hazards.and.warnings.below.