Woodstock 52" FOOT SHEAR M1044 - Manual (Page 15)

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M1044 52" Foot Shear
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The blade bow of the moving blade is adjusted by loos-
ening or tightening the bow bolt at the center of the
straightening rod (see Figure 11). Observe the change in
the gap when the moving blade is just below the top of
the fixed blade. After making adjustments to the bow,
repeat the Blade Adjustment section.
— If the shear cuts paper on the ends but not the
center, turn the bow bolt clockwise until paper is
cut across the length.
— If the shear cuts paper ( Figure 12) at the center
but not the ends, turn the bow bolt counterclock-
wise until the paper is cut across the length.
Adjusting Blade Bow
Figure 11. Adjusting bow bolt.
Bow Bolt
Finger Guard
A clear plastic finger guard is fixed to the front of the
pressure plate. Under no circumstances should this guard
be removed. It will keep your fingers out of the blade
but it will NOT protect you from the crushing force of the
pressure plate. Never let any part of your body get behind
this finger guard! Be sure to keep the guard in working
order and maintain the position and readability of all the
warning labels.
Figure 12. Paper shear test.
NOTICE
DO NOT REMOVE FINGER
GUARD!