Powerfist 8571481 Owner's manual

Brand: Powerfist

Model: 8571481

Category: Power tools

Type: Owner's manual

14 Gauge Barrel Grip

Electric Metal Shear

14 Gauge Barrel Grip

Electric Metal Shear

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

SAFETY

WARNING!

Read

and

understand

all

instructions

before

using

this

tool.

The

operator

must

follow

basic

precautions

to

reduce

the

risk

of

personal

injury

and/or

damage

to

the

equipment.

Keep

this

manual

for

safety

warnings,

precautions,

operating

or

inspection

and

maintenance

instructions.

HAZARD

DEFINITIONS

Please

familiarize

yourself

with

the

hazard

notices

found

in

this

manual.

A

notice

is

an

alert

that

there

is

a

possibility

of

property

damage,

injury

or

death

if

certain

instructions

are

not

followed.

DANGER!

This

notice

indicates

an

immediate

and

specific

hazard

that

will

result

in

severe

personal

injury

or

death

if

the

proper

precautions

are

not

taken.

WARNING!

This

notice

indicates

a

specific

hazard

or

unsafe

practice

that

could

result

in

severe

personal

injury

or

death

if

the

proper

precautions

are

not

taken.

CAUTION!

This

notice

indicates

a

potentially

hazardous

situation

that

may

result

in

minor

or

moderate

injury

if

proper

practices

are

not

taken.

NOTICE!

This

notice

indicates

that

a

specific

hazard

or

unsafe

practice

will

result

in

equipment

or

property

damage,

but

not

personal

injury.

WORK

AREA

1.

Operate

in

a

safe

work

environment.

Keep

your

work

area

clean,

well

lit

and

free

of

distractions.

2.

Keep

anyone

not

wearing

the

appropriate

safety

equipment

away

from

the

work

area.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

3

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

3.

Store

tools

properly

in

a

safe

and

dry

location.

Keep

tools

out

of

the

reach

of

children.

4.

Do

not

use

in

explosive

atmospheres

such

as

the

presence

of

flammable

gases

or

liquids.

PERSONAL

SAFETY

WARNING!

Wear

personal

protective

equipment

approved

by

the

Canadian

Standards

Association

(CSA)

or

American

National

Standards

Institute

(ANSI).

PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

1.

Always

wear

impact

safety

goggles

that

provide

front

and

side

protection

for

the

eyes.

Wear

a

full-face

shield

if

your

work

creates

metal

filings

or

wood

chips.

a.

Eye

protection

equipment

should

comply

with

ANSI

Z87.1

standards.

2.

Wear

gloves

that

provide

protection

based

on

the

work

materials

or

to

reduce

the

effects

of

tool

vibration.

3.

Non-skid

footwear

is

recommended

to

maintain

footing

and

balance

in

the

work

environment.

4.

Steel

toe

footwear

or

steel

toe

caps

to

prevent

injury

from

falling

objects.

5.

Wear

protective

clothing

designed

for

the

work

environment

and

tool.

6.

Wear

a

NIOSH

approved

respirator

when

working

on

materials

that

produce

dust

or

particulate

matter.

7.

Wear

a

hard

hat

to

protect

your

head

from

falling

objects.

PERSONAL

PRECAUTIONS

Control

the

tool,

personal

movement

and

the

work

environment

to

avoid

personal

injury

or

damage

to

the

tool.

1.

Do

not

operate

any

tool

when

tired

or

under

the

influence

of

drugs,

alcohol

or

medications.

4

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

2.

Avoid

wearing

clothes

or

jewelry

that

can

become

entangled

with

the

moving

parts

of

a

tool.

Keep

long

hair

covered

or

bound.

3.

Do

not

overreach

when

operating

the

tool.

Proper

footing

and

balance

enables

better

control

in

unexpected

situations.

4.

Support

the

workpiece

or

clamp

it

to

a

stable

platform.

Holding

the

workpiece

by

hand

or

against

your

body

may

lead

to

personal

injury.

5.

Securely

hold

this

tool

using

both

hands.

Using

a

tool

with

only

one

hand

can

result

in

loss

of

control.

SPECIFIC

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

People

with

pacemakers

should

consult

with

their

physician(s)

before

using

this

product.

Operation

of

electrical

equipment

in

close

proximity

to

a

heart

pacemaker

could

cause

interference

or

failure

of

the

pacemaker.

SHARP

BLADE

WARNING!

Do

not

let

comfort

or

familiarity

with

the

product

gained

from

repeated

use

replace

strict

adherence

to

safety

rules.

Using

this

tool

unsafely

or

incorrectly

can

result

in

serious

personal

injury

or

death.

1.

Keep

hands

away

from

the

cutting

area

and

the

blade.

Ensure

that

both

hands

and

any

power

cords

or

other

objects

are

clear

of

the

cutting

path.

2.

Ensure

that

the

workpiece

is

properly

supported

to

prevent

body

exposure,

blade

binding,

or

loss

of

control.

3.

Hold

the

power

tool

by

its

insulated

gripping

surfaces

when

performing

an

operation

where

the

cutting

tool

may

contact

any

electrical

wiring.

a.

Contact

with

a

live

wire

will

also

cause

exposed

metal

parts

of

the

tool

to

become

live

and

potentially

cause

a

shock

to

the

operator.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

5

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

4.

Always

use

blades

that

are

correctly

sized

and

shaped

for

the

tool.

Blades

that

do

not

match

the

tool's

mounting

hardware

will

run

erratically,

causing

loss

of

control.

5.

Do

not

use

dull,

dirty

or

damaged

blades.

To

clean

blades,

remove

the

blade

from

the

tool,

clean

it

with

gum

and

pitch

remover,

hot

water

or

kerosene.

a.

Do

not

use

gasoline

to

clean

the

blades.

6.

Ensure

that

all

blade

adjustment

levers

are

tight

and

secure

before

making

any

cuts.

7.

ALWAYS

hold

the

tool

firmly

with

both

hands,

unless

it

is

designed

for

single

hand

use.

NEVER

place

your

hand

or

fingers

in

line

with

the

blade.

8.

Do

not

force

the

tool.

This

can

cause

uneven

cutting,

loss

of

accuracy

and

loss

of

control.

ELECTRICAL

SAFETY

WARNING!

To

reduce

risk

of

electric

shock,

be

certain

that

it

is

connected

to

a

properly

grounded

receptacle.

1.

Disconnect

tool

from

power

source

before

cleaning,

servicing,

changing

parts/

accessories

or

when

not

in

use.

2.

Protect

yourself

against

electric

shocks

when

working

on

electrical

equipment.

Avoid

body

contact

with

grounded

surfaces

such

as

pipes,

radiators,

cooking

stoves

and

refrigerators.

There

is

an

increased

chance

of

electrical

shock

if

your

body

is

grounded.

3.

Do

not

disconnect

the

power

cord

in

place

of

using

the

ON/OFF

switch

on

the

tool.

This

will

prevent

an

accidental

startup

when

the

power

cord

is

plugged

into

the

power

supply.

4.

Do

not

alter

any

parts

of

the

tool

or

accessories.

All

parts

and

accessories

are

designed

with

built-in

safety

features

that

may

be

compromised

if

altered.

5.

Make

certain

that

power

source

conforms

to

requirements

of

your

equipment.

6

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

6.

When

wiring

an

electrically

driven

device,

follow

all

electrical

and

safety

codes,

as

well

as

the

most

recent

Canadian

Electrical

Code

(CE)

and

Canadian

Centre

for

Occupational

Health

and

Safety

(CCOHS).

7.

This

device

is

only

for

use

on

120

V

(single

phase)

and

is

equipped

with

a

3-prong

grounded

power

supply

cord

and

plug.

8.

DO

NOT

use

this

device

with

a

2-prong

wall

receptacle.

a.

Choose

an

available

3-prong

power

outlet.

b.

Replace

2

prong

outlet

with

a

grounded

3-prong

receptacle,

installed

in

accordance

with

the

CE

Code

and

local

codes

and

ordinances.

CAUTION!

All

wiring

should

be

performed

by

a

qualified

electrician.

POLARIZED

PLUG

Double

insulated

tools

eliminate

the

need

for

a

three

wire

grounded

power

cord

and

grounded

power

supply

system.

Instead

the

tool

is

equipped

with

a

polarized

plug

that

requires

a

polarized

outlet/power

supply.

1.

A

polarized

plug

has

two

blades

of

different

widths,

allowing

only

one

way

to

insert

the

plug

into

the

outlet.

2.

Reverse

the

plug

if

it

does

not

fully

fit

into

the

outlet.

3.

If

the

outlet

does

not

accept

a

polarized

plug,

contact

a

qualified

electrician

to

install

a

polarized

outlet.

4.

Do

not

alter

the

plug

as

that

can

compromise

the

built-in

safety

feature.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

7

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

POWER

CORD

1.

Insert

the

power

cord

plug

directly

to

the

power

supply

whenever

possible.

a.

Use

extension

cords

or

surge

protectors

only

when

the

tool's

power

cord

cannot

reach

a

power

supply

from

the

work

area

(see

below).

2.

Do

not

operate

this

tool

if

the

power

cord

is

frayed

or

damaged

as

an

electric

shock

may

occur,

resulting

in

personal

injury/death

or

damage

the

tool.

a.

Inspect

the

tool's

power

cord

for

cracks,

fraying

or

other

faults

in

the

insulation

or

plug

before

each

use.

b.

Discontinue

use

if

a

power

cord

feels

more

than

comfortably

warm

while

operating

the

tool.

c.

Take

the

following

steps

if

either

of

the

above

situations

occur:

i.

Tag

or

mark

the

tool

as

'defective'

or

'out

of

service'

until

repaired.

ii.

Contact

an

electrician

or

qualified

person

to

replace

the

power

cord.

3.

Prevent

damage

to

the

power

cord

by

observing

the

following:

8

a.

Never

use

the

cord

to

carry

the

tool.

b.

Do

not

pull

the

plug

from

an

outlet

by

the

cord.

c.

Keep

the

power

cord

clear

of

the

tool

and

the

tool's

work

path

while

in

operation.

The

cord

should

always

stay

behind

the

tool.

d.

Keep

cord

away

from

heat,

oil,

sharp

edges

or

moving

parts.

e.

Do

not

allow

people,

mobile

equipment

or

vehicles

to

pass

over

unprotected

power

cords.

i.

Position

power

cords

away

from

traffic

areas.

ii.

Place

cords

in

reinforced

conduits.

iii.

Place

planks

on

either

side

of

the

power

cord

to

create

a

protective

trench.

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

f.

Do

not

wrap

cord

around

tool

as

sharp

edges

may

cut

insulation

or

cause

cracks

if

wound

too

tight.

Gently

coil

cord

and

either

hang

on

a

hook

or

fasten

with

a

device

to

keep

cord

together

when

storing.

EXTENSION

CORD

1.

Never

use

an

extension

cord

that

doesn't

match

or

exceed

the

amperage

rating

of

the

tool.

Using

a

cord

that

is

too

long

or

an

incorrect

gauge

could

cause

the

following

hazards:

a.

Fire

from

overheating.

b.

Electric

shock

from

melting

or

damaging

the

cord's

insulation.

c.

Under

powering

the

tool

causing

a

functional

failure,

resulting

in

personal

injury

or

damage

the

tool.

d.

A

cord

that

is

too

long

may

create

a

hazard

to

others

moving

within

the

work

area.

2.

Use

the

tool

without

an

extension

cord

whenever

possible.

Only

use

an

extension

cord

as

a

temporary

means

of

reaching

the

power

supply.

Also

unroll

the

cord

completely

to

prevent

it

from

overheating

and

damaging

the

electrical

insulation.

3.

When

operating

a

power

tool

outside,

use

an

outdoor

extension

cord

marked

"W-A"

or

"W".

These

cords

are

rated

for

outdoor

use.

Constructed

of

more

durable

materials,

they

can

withstand

temperature

changes,

UV

light

(sunlight)

and

moisture,

reducing

the

risk

of

electric

shock.

4.

Use

in

conjunction

with

a

Ground

Fault

Circuit

Interrupter

(GFCI).

If

operating

a

power

tool

in

a

damp

location

is

unavoidable,

the

use

of

a

GFCI

reduces

the

risk

of

electric

shock.

It

is

recommended

that

the

GFCI

should

have

a

rated

residual

current

of

30

mA

or

less.

LOW

VOLTAGE

Low

voltage

may

cause

overheating

due

to

higher

power

current

being

drawn

to

the

tool

that

will

shorten

the

motor

life.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

9

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

An

extension

cord

may

cause

a

drop

in

power

to

the

tool

if

it

is

too

long

or

the

amperage

rating

is

not

correct.

This

may

result

in

the

following:

1.

The

tool

will

not

activate

when

switched

on.

2.

The

tool

may

switch

on,

but

fails

to

maintain

power

when

applied

to

a

workpiece.

3.

The

tool

may

overheat,

possibly

starting

a

fire.

Test

the

tool

by

plugging

it

directly

to

the

power

supply.

If

it

powers

on,

change

the

extension

cord

with

the

correct

rating

and

as

short

as

needed.

The

workpiece

may

also

need

to

be

relocated

closer

to

the

power

supply.

ELECTRIC

POWER

TOOL

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

Immediately

switch

off

the

power

tool

if

any

of

the

following

occurs:

a.

Malfunction

of

the

plug,

receptacle

or

damage

to

the

power

supply

cord.

b.

The

switch

or

trigger

is

broken.

c.

User

sees

or

smells

smoke.

d.

The

user

smells

the

odor

of

scorched

insulation.

e.

A

safety

guard

moves

stiffly

and/or

doesn't

return

to

the

safe

position.

f.

The

shear

blades

move

in

an

unsafe

way.

1.

Ensure

power

supply

matches

the

voltage

of

the

tool's

motor

(see

Specifications).

2.

Make

sure

the

power

switch

is

in

the

OFF

position

before

connecting

the

tool

to

the

power

supply.

3.

Do

not

place

the

tool

down

until

the

shear

blades

have

stopped

moving.

The

shear

blades

may

catch

the

surface

of

work

material

and

wrench

itself

free,

causing

injury

to

the

user

or

others

in

the

work

area.

10

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

4.

Never

use

a

tool

with

cracked

or

worn

shear

blades

Change

the

shear

blades

before

using.

5.

Do

not

start

the

tool

when

the

shear

blades

are

touching

the

work

piece.

6.

Always

use

both

hands

when

operating

the

tool,

unless

the

tool

is

designed

for

single

hand

use.

7.

Hold

tool

by

insulated

gripping

surfaces

when

performing

an

operation

where

it

may

contact

hidden

wiring

or

its

own

cord.

Contact

with

a

"live"

wire

will

electrify

exposed

metal

parts

and

shock

the

operator.

8.

Before

using

the

tool

on

a

work

piece,

test

the

tool

by

running

it

at

the

highest

no-load

speed

for

at

least

30

seconds

in

a

safe

position.

Stop

immediately

if

there

is

any

abnormal

vibration

or

wobbling

that

could

indicate

poor

installation

of

the

shear

blades.

Check

the

tool

to

determine

the

cause.

9.

Do

not

allow

the

tool's

motor

to

overload

and/or

overheat

by

taking

work

breaks.

10.

When

the

tool

is

in

operation,

keep

hands

away

from

the

shear

blades

and

the

area

it

is

being

applied

to.

11.

Do

not

use

the

tool

on

any

material

containing

asbestos.

12.

Do

not

touch

the

shear

blades

or

the

surface

that

has

been

cut

with

this

tool

immediately

after

use.

The

surface

will

be

hot

and

may

cause

an

injury.

13.

Do

not

allow

persons

who

are

not

familiar

with

the

tool

or

have

not

read

these

instructions

to

use

the

tool.

USE

AND

CARE

OF

THE

TOOL

1.

Use

the

correct

tool

for

the

job.

Do

not

force

a

tool

or

attachment

to

do

the

work

of

a

larger

industrial

tool.

Maximize

tool

performance

and

safety

by

using

the

tool

for

its

intended

task.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

11

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

2.

This

tool

was

designed

for

a

specific

function.

Do

not

modify

or

alter

this

tool

or

use

it

for

an

unintended

purpose.

3.

Securely

hold

this

tool

using

both

hands,

unless

it

is

designed

for

single

hand

use.

Using

a

tool

with

only

one

hand

can

result

in

loss

of

control.

4.

Maintain

tools

with

care

(see

Maintenance).

5.

Remove

adjusting

keys

and

wrenches

from

the

tool

before

operation

or

connecting

it

to

a

power

source.

A

wrench

or

key

that

is

left

attached

to

a

rotating

part

of

the

tool

increases

the

risk

of

personal

injury.

6.

Avoid

unintentional

starts.

Be

sure

that

the

ignition

switch

is

in

the

neutral

or

OFF

position

when

not

in

use

or

before

connecting

it

to

any

power

source.

7.

Do

not

carry

the

tool

with

fingers

near

or

on

the

trigger/switch.

UNPACKING

1.

Carefully

remove

the

parts

and

accessories

from

the

box.

Retain

packaging

material

until

you

have

carefully

inspected

and

satisfactorily

installed

or

operated

the

tool.

2.

Make

sure

that

all

items

in

the

parts

list

are

included.

3.

Inspect

the

parts

carefully

to

make

sure

the

tools

and

accessories

were

not

damaged

while

shipping.

WARNING!

Do

not

operate

the

tool

if

any

part

is

missing.

Replace

the

missing

part

before

operating.

Failure

to

do

so

could

result

in

a

malfunction

and

serious

personal

injury.

OPERATION

WARNING!

Do

not

operate

this

tool

until

you

have

read

this

entire

manual.

Follow

all

safety

information,

warnings,

cautions,

and

notes

provided.

12

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

WARNING!

The

edge

of

sheet

metal

is

very

sharp.

Always

wear

protective

gloves

when

handling

sheet

metal.

CAUTION!

Do

not

cut

across

a

welded

seam

as

this

may

damage

the

blades.

CAUTION!

Do

not

obstruct

the

motor

vents

in

the

cover

{no.

48)

during

use.

Obstructions

may

cause

the

motor

to

overheat

during

use,

possibly

damaging

the

tool.

1.

Plug

the

power

cord

into

a

circuit

breaker

protected

120V

60Hz

power

outlet.

2.

To

turn

on

the

tool

slide

the

power

switch

(38)

forward

to

the

ON

position.

The

upper

shear

blade

(12)

will

begin

to

move

up

and

down

at

high

speed.

NOTE:

It

is

a

good

idea

to

make

a

few

practice

cuts

on

scrap

material

before

cutting

your

workpiece.

3.

To

cut

material

, fit

the

tool

rest

(1)

over

the

edge

of

the

material

and

slowly

move

the

tool

forward

along

the

desired

cut

line

of

the

material.

NOTE:

It

is

the

movement

of

the

upper

shear

blade

against

the

lower

shear

blade

that

causes

the

material

to

be

cut.

4.

To

stop

cutting

,

slide

the

power

switch

back

to

the

OFF

position.

5.

Unplug

the

tool.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

13

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

ADJUSTING

THE

CUTTING

BLADES

If

the

tool

is

operated

properly,

but

is

not

cutting

satisfactorily,

you

may

have

to

adjust

the

blades.

1.

Turn

off

and

unplug

the

tool

before

attempting

any

adjustment.

2.

Use

a

small

tool

(less

than

3

mm

in

diameter)

to

reach

through

the

motor

vents

in

the

side

of

the

cover

(no.

48)

and

adjust

the

fan.

3.

Turn

the

fan

(part

of

no.

30)

until

the

cutting

blades

are

open

as

far

as

possible.

NOTE:

You

can

use

an

automotive

feeler

gauge

(not

included)

to

measure

the

gap

between

the

blades.

4.

To

determine

the

best

spacing,

use

this

formula:

Distance

in

mm=0.2

x

thickness

of

steel

plate

in

mm.

NOTE:

For

softer

material,

reduce

the

gap.

For

harder

material,

increase

the

gap.

5.

Loosen

the

socket

head

screw

that

holds

the

upper

shear

blade

in

place.

6.

Adjust

the

upper

shear

blade

until

the

space

between

the

upper

and

lower

cutting

edges

is

between

0.1

and

0.6

mm.

7.

Tighten

the

socket

head

screw

to

fix

the

upper

shear

blade

in

position.

14

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

MAINTENANCE

1.

Maintain

the

tool

with

care.

A

tool

in

good

condition

is

efficient,

easier

to

control

and

will

prevent

unnecessary

problems.

2.

Keep

the

tool

handles

clean,

dry

and

free

from

oil/grease

at

all

times.

3.

Follow

instructions

for

lubricating

and

changing

accessories.

4.

Inspect

the

tool

fittings

periodically.

Have

damaged

or

worn

components

repaired

or

replaced

by

an

authorized

technician.

5.

Inspect

the

tool

fittings,

alignment

and

hoses

and

power

supply

cord

and

components

periodically.

Have

damaged

or

worn

components

repaired

or

replaced

by

an

authorized

technician.

6.

Sharp

tools

are

safer

than

dull

tools.

Applying

excessive

force

while

using

a

dull

tool

can

lead

to

slips

and

cause

damage

to

your

workpiece

or

personal

injury.

7.

Maintain

the

tool's

label

and

name

plate.

These

carry

important

information.

If

unreadable

or

missing,

contact

Princess

Auto

Ltd.

for

replacements.

WARNING!

Only

qualified

service

personnel

should

repair

the

tool.

An

improperly

repaired

tool

may

present

a

hazard

to

the

user

and/or

others.

REMOVING

AND

REPLACING

BLADES

1.

Unplug

the

tool

before

attempting

any

maintenance.

2.

Remove

the

screw

and

washer

holding

the

upper

shear

blade

and

remove

the

upper

shear

blade.

3.

Remove

the

screw

and

washer

holding

the

lower

shear

blade

and

remove

the

lower

shear

blade.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

15

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

4.

To

reinstall

new

or

sharpened

blades,

reinstall

the

lower

shear

blade

first

and

tighten

it

so

that

it

does

not

move.

5.

Reinstall

the

upper

shear

blade

and

leave

it

just

loose

enough

to

slide.

ADJUSTING

THE

UPPER

SHEAR

BLADE

1.

The

upper

shear

blade

(no.

12)

has

adjusting

screws

(no.

8)

and

screws

(no.

6)

that

are

used

to

adjust

the

blade's

position.

Loosen

the

screw

with

a

wrench.

2.

Loosen

and

hold

the

lock

nut

(no.

7)

with

a

box

wrench

(not

included).

3.

The

adjusting

screw

can

now

be

adjusted.

The

upper

shear

blade

should

be

adjusted

for

different

material

types

Fig.S

and

thicknesses.

4.

Ensure

that

the

blades

will

operate

properly

before

use.

The

tool

should

always

be

tested

on

scrap

material

before

use

on

final

work

material.

5.

When

sharpening

the

blades,

maintain

the

original

dimensions

of

a

12°

angle

on

the

upper

shear

blade

with

an

8°

angle

across

its

thickness.

6.

When

sharpening

the

blades,

maintain

a

4°

angle

on

the

butt

of

the

lower

shear

blade.

NOTE:

When

working

with

sheet

steel,

the

formula

for

adjusting

the

upper

shear

blade

is

Gap=

steel

thickness

divided

by

5.

16

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

NOTE:

The

gap

should

be

slightly

smaller

for

rubbery

or

soft

materials

and

slightly

larger

for

hard

materials.

Fig.6

0

12

degrees

4degrees

Upper

Shear

Blade

Upper

Shear

Blade

Lower

Shear

Blade

REPLACING

CARBON

BRUSHES

After

extended

use,

your

electric

metal

shear

may

not

run

as

smoothly.

If

it

starts

or

runs

slowly,

makes

a

grinding

noise

or

will

not

run

at

all,

the

problem

may

be

worn

carbon

brushes.

To

replace

the

carbon

brushes:

1.

Unplug

the

tool

before

beginning

maintenance.

2.

To

examine

the

condition

of

the

brushes,

unscrew

each

brush

cap

and

remove

each

brush

(see

figure

7).

NOTE:

Record

the

position

of

each

carbon

brush

as

you

remove

it,

so

you

can

replace

them

in

exactly

the

same

way.

Carbon

brushes

wear

into

the

armature.

If

they

are

replaced

in

a

different

orientation,

they

will

have

to

undergo

additional

wear

before

they

will

fit

properly

again.

3.

When

replacing

a

carbon

brush,

insert

it

into

the

brush

holder

carbon

end

first,

with

the

spring

end

to

the

outside.

4.

Replace

the

brush

cap

and

tighten

it

by

turning

it

clockwise.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

17

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

NOTE:

When

replacing

carbon

brushes,

always

replace

both

brushes

at

the

same

time.

5.

After

replacing

the

carbon

brushes,

let

the

tool

run

for

2

minutes

before

use.

This

will

allow

the

carbon

brushes

to

wear

into

the

armature.

Problem(s)

Suggested

Solution(s)

Carbon

brushes

are

severely

worn

Replace

carbon

brushes.

(less

than

1/8

in.

of

carbon

remaining).

Either

brush

is

cracked

Replace

both

brushes

.

or

chipped

.

Carbon

brushes

are

glazed.

Remove

the

glaze

with

a

pencil

eraser

and

reuse

the

brushes.

Ensure

that

they

are

replaced

in

the

same

configuration

that

they

were

removed.

Carbon

brushes

are

in

good

Replace

the

original

brushes

in

condition

with

more

than

1/8

in

.

of

the

same

configuration

that

carbon

remaining

.

they

were

removed.

LUBRICATION

Only

use

the

lubricants

supplied

with

the

tool

or

specified

by

the

manufacturer.

Other

lubricants

may

not

be

suitable

and

may

damage

the

tool

or

cause

a

malfunction

during

use.

1.

Plug

in

the

tool,

turn

it

on

and

let

it

run

freely

for

one

minute.

18

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

V4.0

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

8571481

2.

After

the

tool

has

run

for

one

minute,

turn

it

off

and

put

3-4

drops

of

light

machine

oil

in

the

oil

port

on

the

head

of

the

tool

(See

fig.8).

3.

Also

apply

a

small

amount

of

oil

to

the

space

between

the

arbor

and

the

shaft

sleeve.

CAUTION!

NEVER

use

a

penetrating

oil

to

lubricate

the

tool.

Penetrating

oil

may

act

as

a

solvent

that

will

break

down

the

grease

and

cause

the

tool

to

seize

up.

STORAGE

When

not

in

use

for

an

extended

period,

apply

a

thin

coat

of

lubricant

to

the

steel

parts

to

avoid

rust.

Remove

the

lubricant

before

using

the

tool

again.

DISPOSING

OF

TOOL

If

your

tool

has

become

damaged

beyond

repair,

do

not

throw

it

out.

Bring

it

to

the

appropriate

recycling

facility.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Contact

Princess

Auto

Ltd.

for

a

solution

if

the

tool

does

not

function

properly

or

parts

are

missing.

If

unable

to

do

so,

have

a

qualified

technician

service

the

tool.

Visit

www.princessauto.com

for

more

information

19

8571481

14

Gauge

Barrel

Grip

Electric

Metal

Shear

V4.0

PARTS

BREAKDOWN

~/

37 -

................

/

20

For

technical

questions

call1-800-665-8685

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Page is loading ...

Powerfist 8571481 Owner's manual

Brand: Powerfist

Model: 8571481

Category: Power tools

Type: Owner's manual

in other languages

français: Powerfist 8571481 Le manuel du propriétaire

Related papers

Other documents