Chicago Electric 98912 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 98912

Category: Power tools

Type: Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

CORDLESS 18 GAUGE SHEAR

19.2 VOLTS

98912

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety warn-

ings and precautions, assembly, operating,

inspection, maintenance and cleaning pro-

cedures. Write the product’s serial number

in the back of the manual (or month and

year of purchase if product has no num-

ber). Keep this manual and the receipt in

a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal

Words

In this manual, on the labeling,

and all other information provid-

ed with this product:

This is the safety alert

symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all

safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates

a hazardous

situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used

with the safety

alert symbol, indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to

address practices

not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without

the safety alert

symbol, is used to address

practices not related to

personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING

TO A RISK OF FIRE OR

INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING – When using tools, basic pre-

cautions should always be followed,

including the following:

General

To reduce the risks of re and inju-a.

ry to persons, read all the instruc-

tions before using the Shear.

Work area

Keep the work area clean and well a.

lighted. Cluttered benches and dark

areas increase the risks of re and

injury to persons.

Do not operate the Shear in ex-b.

plosive atmospheres, such as in

the presence of ammable liquids,

gases, or dust. This tool is able to

create sparks resulting in the ignition

of the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and c.

visitors away while operating the

tool. Distractions are able to result in

the loss of control of the Shear.

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Personal safety

Stay alert. Watch what you are do-a.

ing and use common sense when

operating the tool. Do not use the

shear while tired or under the inu-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-

tion. A moment of inattention while

operating the Shear increases the

risk of injury to persons.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose b.

clothing or jewelry. Contain long

hair. Keep hair, clothing, and

gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

increases the risk of injury to persons

as a result of being caught in moving

parts.

Avoid unintentional starting. Be c.

sure the Trigger is off before con-

necting to the Battery. Do not carry

the tool with your nger on the Trig-

ger.

Do not overreach. Keep proper d.

footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the Shear in unex-

pected situations.

e. Use safety equipment. A

dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes and a hard hat must

be used for the applicable

conditions. Wear heavy-duty work

gloves during use.

f. Always wear eye protec-

tion. Wear ANSI-ap-

proved safety goggles.

g. Always wear NIOSH-

approved hearing pro-

tection when using the

Shear. Prolonged expo-

sure to high intensity noise is able to

cause hearing loss.

DANGER! Keep hands and body h.

away from cutting area and Blades.

Keep your second hand on the Mo-

tor Housing. Contact with the Blades

will result in a serious injury.

Tool use and care

Use clamps or another practical a.

way to secure and support the

workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against

the body is unstable and is able to

lead to loss of control.

Do not force the Shear. b. Use the

correct tool for the application. The

correct tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which the tool is

designed.

Do not use the Shear if the Trigger c.

does not turn the tool on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the Trigger is dangerous and

must be repaired.

Disconnect the Shear from its d.

Battery before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or

storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the Shear unintentionally.

Store the Shear when it is idle out e.

of reach of children and other un-

trained persons. Any tool is danger-

ous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain the Shear with care. f. Keep

a cutting tool sharp and clean. A

properly maintained tool, with sharp

cutting edges reduces the risk of

binding and is easier to control.

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Check for misalignment or binding g.

of moving parts, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that af-

fects the Shear’s operation. If dam-

aged, have the tool serviced before

using. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are h.

identied by the manufacturer for

the specic tool model. Use of an

accessory not intended for use with

the specic tool model, increases the

risk of injury to persons.

Service

Tool service must be performed a.

only by qualied repair personnel.

When servicing a tool, use only b.

identical replacement parts. Use

only authorized parts.

Use only the lubricants supplied c.

with the tool or specied by the

manufacturer.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

SYMBOLS AND

SPECIFIC SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Symbol Denitions

Symbol Property or statement

No-load speed

.../min

Revolutions or reciprocation per

minute

PSI

Pounds per square inch of pressure

ft-lb

Foot-pounds of torque

BPM

Blows per minute

CFM

Cubic Feet per Minute ow

SCFM

Cubic Feet per Minute ow at

standard conditions

NPT

National pipe thread, tapered

NPS

National pipe thread, straight

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved

eye protection.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing

protection.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-

approved dust mask/respirator.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Explosion.

Specic Safety Instructions

DANGER! Keep hands and body 1.

away from cutting area and Blades.

Keep your second hand on Motor

Housing. Contact with the Blades will

result in a serious injury.

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Only use with accessories rated to 2.

handle the forces exerted by this tool

during operation. Other accessories

not designed for the forces gener-

ated may break and forcefully launch

pieces.

Use this tool with both hands only. 3.

Using tools with only one hand can

result in loss of control.

Do not lay the tool down until it has 4.

come to a complete stop. Moving

parts can grab the surface and pull

the tool out of your control.

Before using the Shear, make sure 5.

the Blades on the Shear Head (16)

are properly attached to the tool.

Also, make sure the Blades are not

dull, cracked, or bent.

The Blades will become hot while cut-6.

ting. Allow the Blades to completely

cool before touching.

Allow the Blades to move at full 7.

speed before feeding them into the

workpiece. Do not force the Blades

into the workpiece when cutting. Ap-

ply moderate pressure, allowing the

Blades to cut without being forced.

When turning off the Shear, allow

the Blades to stop on their own. Do

not press against the Blades to stop

them.

Always use recommended replace-8.

ment Blades. The recommended re-

placement Blades are available from

Harbor Freight Tools.

The warnings and precautions dis-9.

cussed in this manual cannot cover

all possible conditions and situations

that may occur. It must be under-

stood by the operator that common

sense and caution are factors which

cannot be built into this product, but

must be supplied by the operator.

Vibration Precautions

This tool vibrates during use. Re-

peated or long-term exposure to vibration

may cause temporary or permanent physi-

cal injury, particularly to the hands, arms

and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibra-

tion-related injury:

Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1.

larly or for an extended period should

rst be examined by a doctor and

then have regular medical check-

ups to ensure medical problems are

not being caused or worsened from

use. Pregnant women or people

who have impaired blood circulation

to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-

vous system disorders, diabetes, or

Raynaud’s Disease should not use

this tool. If you feel any medical or

physical symptoms related to vibra-

tion (such as tingling, numbness, and

white or blue ngers), seek medical

advice as soon as possible.

Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.

tine reduces the blood supply to the

hands and ngers, increasing the risk

of vibration-related injury.

Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.

vibration effects on the user.

Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.

when there is a choice between dif-

ferent processes.

Include vibration-free periods each 5.

day of work.

Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.

still keeping safe control of it). Let

the tool do the work.

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To reduce vibration, maintain tool as 7.

explained in this manual. If abnormal

vibration occurs, stop immediately.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

Requirements

Power Source: 19.2 VDC Battery

Battery Type: NI/CD Rechargeable

Charge Time: 1 Hour with Auto Cut-Off

Charger Type: Class 2 Charger

Charger Input: 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 80 W

Charger Power Plug Type: 2-Prong, Polarized

Cutting

Capacity

18 Gauge Steel / 20 Gauge Stainless Steel

Approximate

Run Time

35 Minutes

Activation

Method

Squeeze Trigger

Cutter Head

Swivel

Adjustable in four positions

(Up, Down, Left, Right)

Strokes

Per Minute

2000

Accessories

Carrying Case (Qty. 1)

Hex Wrench (Qty. 1)

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure

that the item is intact and undamaged. If

any parts are missing or broken, please

call Harbor Freight Tools at the number

shown throughout the manual as soon as

possible.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

FIGURE A

SHEAR HEAD

(16)

TRIGGER

(8)

BATTERY

(18)

LOCK SWITCH

(7)

BATTERY

CONNECTOR

BUTTON

CARRYING

STRAP

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

Inspect the Cordless Swivel

Shear before use. Check for

damaged, loose, and missing

parts. If any problems are

found, do not use tool until

repaired.

PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY FROM

ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Turn off the Shear and

remove its Battery (18) before

performing any inspection,

maintenance, or cleaning

procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS

INJURY:

Do not adjust or tamper with

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any control or component in a

way not specically explained

within this manual. Improper

adjustment can result in tool

failure or other serious hazards.

Work Area Set Up

Designate a work area that is clean 1.

and well-lit. The work area must not

allow access by children or pets to

prevent injury and distraction.

Secure loose workpieces using a vise 2.

or clamps (not included) to prevent

movement while working.

There must not be hazardous ob-3.

jects (such as utility lines or foreign

objects) nearby that will present a

hazard while working.

General Operating Instructions

To Charge The Battery:

Prior to its rst use, and before sub-1.

sequent uses, the Battery (18) must

be charged. The charge time for the

Battery is one hour. Do not over-

charge the Battery, as damage to the

Battery and Charger (19) may occur.

To charge the Battery:

Insert the Battery (18) onto the Char-a.

ger (19). (See Figure B.)

Plug the Charger’s (19) Power Cord b.

into the nearest 120 volt, grounded,

electrical outlet. (See Figure B.)

The Battery (18) will immediately c.

commence charging, as indicated by

the illuminated RED “Charging” Light

on the Charger (19).

(See Figure B.)

In approximately d. one hour the

RED “Charging” Light will automati-

cally go out, and the GREEN “Fully

Charged” Light on the Charger will

illuminate. (See Figure B.)

Once fully charged, unplug the Char-e.

ger (19) from its electrical outlet.

Then remove the Battery (18) from

the Charger. (See Figure B.)

FIGURE B

BATTERY

(18)

BATTERY

CHARGER

(19)

RED

MEANS

“CHARGING”

GREEN

MEANS

“FULLY CHARGED”

BATTERY

(18)

BATTERY

CHARGER

(19)

RED

MEANS

“CHARGING”

GREEN

MEANS

“FULLY CHARGED”

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The Shear Head:

The Shear Head (16) of the tool can 1.

be rotated up, down, left, and right

for convenience and more efcient

operation. To rotate the Shear Head:

Use the provided Hex Wrench (23) a.

to loosen the third Hex Bolt on the

Shear Head (16). (See Figure C.)

Turn the Shear Head (16) up, down, b.

left, or right. Then retighten the Hex

Bolt on the Shear Head.

(See Figure C.)

FIGURE C

SHEAR

HEAD

(16)

HEX WRENCH

(23)

HEX

BOLT

The Lock Switch:

To select the “ON” position, press the 1.

Lock Switch (7) to the left or right side

of the tool. (See Figure D.)

The 2. center position of the Lock

Switch (7) locks the tool in the “OFF”

position. (See Figure D.)

IMPORTANT: When changing the 3.

position of the Lock Switch (7), make

sure the Shear is not running.

(See Figure D.)

FIGURE D

LOCK SWITCH

(7)

To Attach The Battery To The Shear:

Depress the Battery Connector But-1.

ton located on each side of the Bat-

tery (18). Then insert the Battery

into the bottom of the Shear until the

Battery Connector Buttons “click” into

place. (See Figure E.)

FIGURE E

SHEAR

BATTERY

(18)

BATTERY

CONNECTOR

BUTTON

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To Operate The Shear:

ALWAYS wear

ANSI-approved

safety goggles and heavy duty work

gloves when operating the Shear.

IMPORTANT: Before rst use, it is 1.

recommended to test the Shear on

scrap material to determine the cut-

ting capacity of the Blades (up to

18 gauge steel or 20 gauge stain-

less steel). If the tool requires more

force to accomplish the task, a larger

Shear should be used.

Make sure to hold the Shear safely 2.

away from the Blades.

(See Figure F.)

Place the Center Blade underneath 3.

the lip of the workpiece. Make sure

the Left Blade and Right Blade are

above the lip of the workpiece.

(See Figure F.)

Press the Lock Switch (7) to the 4. left

or right of the tool. Squeeze the Trig-

ger (8) and allow the Blades to move

at their fullest speed. Then move the

Blades slowly along the cut line of

the workpiece. Either cut completely

through the workpiece or pull the

Shear back through the cut portion

of the workpiece before releasing

the Trigger. This will help keep the

Blades from getting caught in the

workpiece. (See Figure F.)

When nished cutting the workpiece, 5.

release pressure on the Trigger (8) to

stop the Shear. Wait until the Shear

comes to a complete stop, then move

the Lock Switch (7) to its center posi-

tion to lock the tool off.

(See Figure F.)

FIGURE F

TRIGGER

(8)

LOCK SWITCH

(7)

To Remove The Battery From The

Shear:

Depress the Battery Connector But-1.

ton located on each side of the Bat-

tery (18). Then pull the Battery from

the bottom of the Shear.

(See Figure G.)

FIGURE G

SHEAR

BATTERY

(18)

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MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualied

technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM

ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn

off the Shear and remove its

Battery (18) before performing

any inspection, maintenance, or

cleaning procedures.

BEFORE EACH USE, examine the 1.

general condition of the Shear. Check

for loose screws, misalignment or

binding of moving parts, broken parts,

damaged electrical wiring, and any

other condition that may affect its safe

operation. If a problem occurs, turn

off the Shear immediately, remove its

Battery (18), and have the problem

corrected before further use. Do not

use a damaged tool.

THE SHEAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.

19.2 VOLT NICKEL-CADMIUM BAT-

TERY (18). With proper care, the

Battery can be recharged many, many

times. Follow the steps below to en-

sure proper Battery care:

Always switch to a fresh Battery a.

(18) when tool performance begins

to diminish. Severe heat is most

destructive to a Battery. The more

heat generated, the faster the Battery

loses power. Never over-discharge a

Battery by using the tool even af-

ter tool performance is decreasing.

Never attempt to discharge a Battery

by continuing to squeeze the tool’s

Trigger (8). When tool performance

begins to diminish, stop the tool, re-

charge the Battery and use the fresh

Battery for optimal performance.

The charging room temperature b.

should be between 50° Fahrenheit

and 104° Fahrenheit.

If the Batter(18) has charged for c.

approximately one hour but will not

power the Shear, the Battery may

need replacement. Purchase re-

placement batteries only from Har-

bor Freight Tools. Do not attempt to

repair the Battery.

Contact local hazardous waste d.

disposal authorities for proper Bat-

tery (18) disposal. Never set re to a

Battery.

AFTER EACH USE, keep the exteri-3.

or of the Shear free of excess grease

and oil. Use only a mild detergent

and damp cloth when cleaning. Do

not use a ammable or combustible

solvent. Do not immerse the tool in

liquid.

WHEN STORING, always store the 4.

Shear and its accessories in its Car-

rying Case (24). Keep the tool in a

clean, dry, safe location out of reach

of children and other unauthorized

persons.

CAUTION: All maintenance, service, 5.

and repairs not mentioned in this

manual must only be performed by a

qualied service technician.

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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Part # Description Part # Description

1 Front Cover Assy. 13 Main Housing (Left & Right)

2 Gear Ring Cover (A) 14 Housing Screw

3 Gear Ring Cover (B) 15 Front Cover Screw

4 Planetary Gears 16 Shear Head

5 Washer 17 Label (L)

6 Motor Assy. 18 Battery

7 Lock Switch 19 Charger

8 Trigger 20 Battery Label

9 Battery Connector Assy. 21 Charger Lower Label

10 Front Soft Grip 22 Charger Upper Label

11 Back Soft Grip 23 Hex Wrench

12 Carrying Strap 24 Carrying Case

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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-

able individually as replacement parts.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura-

bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials

and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to

damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside

our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We

shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special

or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to

you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-

PLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation

charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the mer-

chandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election

or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replace-

ment. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the

defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning

the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS

LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL

ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY

REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR

SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR

SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE

MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS

AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND

LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL

RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL

PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR

HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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