PROBLEM
CHECK FIRST
Difficulty
equipped, engage
cutting
Not cutting
Inspect pins for
completely
oblong/wallowed
through
material
Blade sticking
Check/remove
after completing
& replace blade
cuts
stops if damaged
Check veneer
Rough or
crushed cuts
Loosen fence
Cuts aren't
square
fence, tighten
Handle not
Ensure pins are
returning to
open position
Material won't
fit into cut area
material for your
Cam lock pin
carry shear by the
bent/stuck
Hone as directed
Blade chipping
in manual (~25
cuts, then daily)
Pin openings
wallowed out /
oblong where
carry shear by the
cam axle
passes through
Not cutting
to edge of
alignment - adjust
material
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CHECK SECOND CHECK THIRD
Ensure cam
lock is OFF. If
Make sure handle is
FULLY extended
power lobes
(Model 226)
Adjust front stroke
stop (MAGNUM
orifice
Ensure blade
screws are tight
thickness
condition (chips,
(max= 1/16")
burrs, breaks)
Check pins for
screws, align
uneven wear
Apply grease to
contact area of
lubricated
Check max
thickness of
Reverse back
shear
Return handle
Do not lift or
slowly to open
position - do not
handle
stranded bamboo
Return handle
Do not lift or
slowly to open
position - do not
handle
Check fence
Do not "angle"
material beyond
if needed
the blade edge
Check blade
Check bearings
for wear/play
shears)
Remove anvil,
Check blade
Ensure blade is
honed and sharp
Inspect blade and
anvil/blade-stop
Lubricate axle
bearing
Ensure blade is
proper nominal
stroke stop
Disengage cam
lock pin BEFORE
"let it fly"
Do not cut
Do not cut high
pressure laminate
Check veneer
"let it fly"
Ensure angle
fence(s) are
installed with
inward (620
CHECK FOURTH
Inspect and lubricate
sharpness/
condition
Ensure blade is proper
nominal height
Check for marks on
turn it over,
anvil (overbite)
reinstall
Review approved
for contact
Check springs for
bolts
If you have two
bearings, switch which
height
bearing is engaged
cutting
thickness (max=1/16")
Review approved
thickness
(max= 1/16")
WIDE edge
model)
bearings/pins
materials list
breakage
Check veneer
materials list
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