Woodstock 52" FOOT SHEAR M1044 - Manual (Page 17)

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M1044 52" Foot Shear
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Always wear safety glasses when oper-
ating the 52" Foot Shear. Failure to
comply may result in serious personal
injury.
16 GA. 18 GA. 20 GA.
Mild Steel 0.060" 0.048" 0.036"
Stainless NA NA 0.031"
Cold Rolled 0.048" 0.035" 0.030"
Aluminum 0.100" 0.090" 0.063"
Brass
• Soft
• 1/2 Hard
• Hard
0.072"
0.064"
0.054" 0.064"
0.051"
0.051" 0.051"
0.036"
0.036"
Phosphor Bronze
• Annealed
0.064" 0.051" 0.040"
Copper
• Soft
• Hard
0.072"
0.064" 0.064"
0.051" 0.051"
0.040"
Figure 14. List of equivalents of other
material that can be cut on foot shear.
Shearing Tips
• The table in Figure 14 lists other materials and the
equivalent decimal thicknesses that can be used on
this shear.
• For the best results, never cut any piece narrower
than eight times the thickness of the material. For
example 1 ⁄
2
" strip of 0.06" mild steel. This would
be hard to do anyway, since the distance from the
clamp to the blade is more the 1 ⁄
2
".
• Keep the blade gap to the smallest distance possible.
• When shearing, the work should be squared against a
guide.
• The pressure plate should be adjusted approximately
1 ⁄
4
" above the table when the shear blade is in the
up position. As you move the blade downward, the
pressure plate should immediately rest against the
workpiece and hold it in place.
• Do not reach around the machine to grab the
sheared piece. Large pieces should be allowed to
drop on a table.
• To prevent distortion when shearing, snap the foot
pedal quickly to pierce the workpiece.
• After shearing metal parts will have a sharp edge
on them. These edges may cause cuts or lacerations
when handled. Deburr workpiece to remove the edge
before handling.
• Have the shear blades sharpened by a professional.
This will lead to accurate, quality results.
NOTICE
DO NOT cut wire or cable on this foot shear. DO NOT
exceed the rated capacity for sheet metal. Damage to
the blades or other parts will occur!