REED RS1 Mode D'emploi

Ratchet Shears
Cizallas de trinquete
Cisailles à cliquet
Instructions
1. Pull the handles apart fully to open blade.
2. Place pipe or tubing squarely against the cradle, and squeeze handles together
completely. Relax the handles to engage next ratchet tooth; squeeze handles again.
NOTE: CUTS UP TO #9 SOFT COPPER (TRACER) WIRE - PLACE WIRE IN GROOVE,
AND FULLY CLOSE SHEARS.
HELPFUL HINTS:
To prevent cracking of cold pipe, warm pipe and/or use slow, even strokes. Light oil on
mechanism prevents rusting and reduces friction. Rotate shears around very flexible, thin pipe
or tubing to assist in cutting.
WARNING!
Wear eye protection when cutting cold or brittle PVC or other hard plastic. Pipe can crack or
shatter. Store shears in closed and latched position to prevent damage to blade and hands.
Keep fingers clear when cutting.
CUTS: PE, ABS, PVC, PP, PEX, NYLON TUBING, SIMILAR SOFT PLASTICS, RUBBER PIPE
AND TUBING. DOES NOT CUT METAL OR REINFORCED TUBING.
*Ratchet Shears are NOT RECOMMENDED to cut PVC or CPVC for solvent cement weld
connections. Instead use Reed Quick Release™ Tubing Cutters.
Replace Blade: Figure A
1. Remove lock nut and blade pivot bolt using 5/32" Allen wrench.
2. Fully open handles. Slide blade into body sufficiently to be able to release the retaining ring.
3. Remove link pin. Change blade.
4. Connect link pin through blade and links, then secure with retaining ring.
5. Make sure washer is inserted in body.
6. Align blade hole with body.
7. Put spring, bushing, and bolt through blade and tighten.
8. Fasten lock nut and secure.
9. Check blade for straight cuts.
Handle
Figure A
Washer
Lock
Nut
Link
Blade
Blade Pivot
Groove
Bolt
Replacement Blades / Hojas / Lames
RS1B #94175 RS1 Hardened Steel Replacement Blade
Hoja de sustitución de acero endurecido RS1
Lame de recharge en acier trempé RS1
RS1BPLT #94180 RS1 Nickel-plated Steel Replacement Blade
Hoja de sustitución de acero endurecido con niquel RS1
Lame de recharge en acier nickelé RS1
www.reedmfgco.com
Reed Manufacturing Company, Erie, PA USA
RS1
Blade
Bushing
Lock
Nut
Link
Washer
Pin
Compression
Blade Pivot Bolt
Spring
Made in USA
Hecho en EE.UU.
Fabriqué aux É.U.
Ratchet Shears
Cizallas de trinquete
Cisailles à cliquet
7-Step
Ratchet
Mechanism
#04176
RS1
Capacity /Capacidad /Capacité
1.66"
42 mm
actual O.D.
One-Hand
Operation