Malco SRC24A Channel Shear - Manual

SRC24A Blade Replacement Instructions
Step #1: Loosen, but do not remove the (6) 1/4-28 x
.550” long bolts that fasten the die housing to base.
(Hex head and locknut wrench size is 7/16”.) Step #2: Lift the handle to its fully open position.
Loosen the bottom 5/16-24 x 1-1/4 long bolt that
fastens the blade support to the side brackets. (Hex
head and locknut wrench size is 1/2”.) Step #3: While resting handle on shoulder, remove
the bottom 5/16-24 x 1-1/4 long bolt that fastens the
blade support to the side brackets. Removal of this
bolt will allow the handle to swing open farther and
expose the cutting blade.
Step #4: Remove the (2) 1/4-28 x 1-3/32” long hex
bolts (Hex head and locknut wrench size is 7/16”).
Step #5: Remove the (2) socket head cap screws
from the die side housings. (The hex wrench size is
5/32”) The die assembly should slide out freely.
Step #6: Note: The back die spacer, now free, may
drop out of the bottom of tool.
Remove the (2) remaining 1/4-28 x 7/8” long hex
bolts from the die assembly and clean out any scrap
material, dirt & old spacers. (Hex head and locknut
wrench size is 7/16”)
Step #7: Visually inspect the dies inside cutting
edges for wear. If wear is detected, reverse the die
mounting sides to position a fresh cutting edge to the
inside. Place one of the new spacers between dies.
Note: Make sure the spacer holes line up with the
die holes. The outer edge of spacer should be flush
with the die edge. Insert the (2) 1/4-28 x 7/8” long
hex bolts in the same holes as removed in step #6.
The bolts can be installed in either direction but must
be left loose at this time. (The hex head and locknut
wrench size is 7/16”.)
Step #8: Insert the back spacer and visually align
with die holes. Hold the dies tightly together with
hand pressure. Slide the die assembly between the
housings and align with housing holes. Install the (2)
1/4-28 x 1-3/32” long hex bolts. The bolts can be
installed in either direction but must be left loose at
this time.
Step #9: Install and tighten the (2) socket head cap
screws that are located on the housing sides and
were removed in step #5. (Hex wrench size is 5/32”)
The die assembly may need to be lifted up to help
align these holes. Blade Replacement:
Step #10: Remove the (1) 5/16-24 x
1-1/2” long, hex head bolt from the blade support
connecting it to the link. (Hex head and locknut
wrench size is 1/2”.) The opposite end of the link
does not need to be removed.
Step #4
Step #5
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