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Operation
MSD SABER SERIES SHEARS
MOBILE SHEAR CONTROLS
There are four basic movements of a mobile shear plus one for rotating the shear if it is equipped with
the rotation option. Mobile shear controls will vary slightly depending on the type of base machine and
whether the shear is mounted as a second or third member. The shear open/close and rotation systems
are customized to each machine. Review the shear operations with an authorized dealer or the installation
technician before operating. The functions for a typical shear third-member installation are illustrated below
(see
Figure 4-1
). and on page 4-5 (second-member installation).
Determine the control for each movement of the
shear before attempting to operate. Practice the
machine movements as described in Getting the
Feel of the Shear instructions in this section.
FIGURE 4-1
THIRD- MEMBER INSTALLATION
Shear replaces bucket
Bucket CURL = Shear IN
Bucket DUMP = Shear OUT