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Model M1117 (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/21)
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OPERATIONS
To. reduce. your. risk. of. serious. injury.
or. damage. to. the. machine,. read. this.
entire.manual.BEFORE.using.machine.
To.complete.a.typical.operation,.the.operator.does.the.
following:
1.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is within
capacities of machine.
2.
Adjusts rear work stop length for cut.
3.
Puts on safety glasses, leather boots, and leather
gloves.
4.
Places workpiece on front extension arms.
5.
Slides workpiece under blade guard and upper blade,
and up against rear work stop.
6..
Adjusts front work stop (or bevel gauge, if angled
workpiece) against workpiece to keep shearing force
from pushing workpiece forward.
7.
With balanced and stable body position, firmly
presses down on foot pedal to make cut.
8.
Raises foot pedal and either removes workpiece or
repeats
Steps 5
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7 to make additional cuts.
If you are an inexperienced operator,
we strongly recommend that you read
books or trade articles, or seek training
from an experienced operator of this
type of machinery before performing
unfamiliar operations.
Above.all,.safety.
must.come.first!
Bodily.injury.could.result.from.using.this.
machine.. Always. wear. safety. glasses,.
leather. work. boots,. and. heavy. duty.
leather. work. gloves. when. operating.
this. machine. or. whenever. handling.
sheet.metal.
Operation.Overview
The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice
machine operator with a basic understanding of how
the machine is used during operation, so the machine
controls/components discussed later in this manual are
easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not
intended to be an instructional guide. To learn more
about specific operations, read this entire manual and
seek additional training from experienced machine
operators, and do additional research outside of this
manual by reading "how-to" books, trade magazines, or
websites.
Shear.blades.or.hold-down/blade.guard.
can. easily. pinch,. crush,. or. amputate.
fingers. or. other. body. parts.. Always.
keep.body.parts.away.from.blades.and.
hold-down.during.operation.
Summary of Contents for M1117
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