Hold-Down
Adjustment
The
The ideal adjustment provides only enough clear- ance to slide the workpiece under the workstop. For practicality and safety, the workstop should be adjusted to provide approximately 1⁄8" clearance.
Items Needed | Qty. |
Stock 1⁄8" | 1 |
Socket or Wrench 19mm | 1 |
To adjust the |
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1.Tighten the hex nuts on the springs to raise the
Hex Nut
Fixing Bolt
Shim
Figure 17. Tightening hold-down.
2.Insert the shim stock under the hold-down, then loosen the hex nut to lower the hold- down until it makes contact with the shim.
3.Repeat Step 2 at the other side of the shear.
4.Check the gap to make sure the distance is equal across the length of the hold-down.
Tip: To avoid scratching the surface of your workpiece, apply thin rubber pads to the bottom of the
Blade Adjustment
The blade adjustment has been made at the fac- tory before shipment. A few test cuts will deter- mine if this adjustment is satisfactory for your needs. If it is, you are ready to start using your foot shear. However, you may find it necessary to check the blade adjustment before continuing. Depending on how often you change the type and gauge of material you cut, this adjustment process may become routine.
Tools Required | Qty. |
Socket or Wrench 24mm | .....................................1 |
Hex Wrench 8mm | 1 |
Feeler Gauge 0.002" | 1 |
To perform the blade adjustment:
1.Loosen, but do not remove the two table bolts and table adjustment screws on both sides of the foot shear (see Figure 18).
Table Adjustment Screws | Table Bolts |
Figure 18. Adjustment screws.
2.Using the foot pedal, lower the blade and hold it in position. (It may help to have your assistant do this step.)
3.Turn the table adjustment screws to move the table and fixed blade until the fixed blade makes light contact with the moving blade.
NOTICE: The moving blade should never overlap the fixed blade. This will cause dam- age to both.
