Blade Adjustments
The fixed (lower) blade on the Model T10051 is adjustable to allow for different materials and to compensate for wear to the blades. The blade position is factory set and only needs to be adjust- ed if there is excessive binding between the fixed and moving blade or if a gap exists between the blades that causes the workpiece to bend, rather than shear between the blades.
The ideal blade adjustment will vary depending on the material and dimensions of your workpiece. Above all, make sure the fixed blade is parallel with the moving blade and contacts it evenly along the entire width.
To adjust the blade:
1.Remove the blade guard.
2.Loosen, but do not remove the four blade cap screws (Figure 7).
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Figure 7. Blade adjustment. | ||
3.Use a ball head 3mm hex wrench to adjust the blade adjustment screws to
Blade Adjustment
Screw
Figure 8. Adjustment screw.
4.Once the fixed blade is set parallel to the moving blade, tighten the four blade cap screws, then re-install the blade guard.
5.Test the performance of the shear on a scrap workpiece.
—If the results are satisfactory, no further adjustment is necessary.
—If the results are not satisfactory, repeat Steps 1–5 until the results meet your stan- dards.
T10051 14" Portable Benchtop Brake |