Operation - Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC STSO Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Do not use damaged dies. Using
WARNING
damaged dies could result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Keep hands away from moving die and
ram head while tool is in use. Fingers
could be crushed, fractured, or amputated.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with AS/NZS 1337.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear
appropriate respiratory protection or use a
suitable dust extraction solution.
To avoid damage to the tool, do not
NOTICE
operate the tool without the die retain-
ing pin fully inserted and locked into die. Damage
to the cylinder or clevis may occur.
Lubrication
The top and bottom die channel faces (see
"Functional Description") of the strut shear
clevis must remain well lubricated through-
out life to prevent die binding. Regularly
lubricate the top and bottom die channel faces with a
generous amount of Type "E" Grease. Always
lubricate the top and bottom die channel faces before
die installation. If the strut shear die does not fully
retract, closely inspect the clevis for cracked or
broken parts. If no issues are found, the dies and
clevis should be cleaned, re-greased, and the tool
cycled to ensure functionality.
NOTE: If the die gets stuck in the extended position,
remove battery pack to avoid starting the tool. Gently
tap the die back to the fully seated position,
disengage the return arm, clean out the dies, and
ensure the die channel within the clevis is clean of
debris. Relubricate.
Inserting/Removing Dies
Inspect dies and strut before use. Do not use dam-
aged dies. Using damaged dies could result in
serious personal injury. Only use properly matched
dies. Refer to "Accessories" for die compatibility. To
maximize die life, swap the cutting edge of the dies
periodically.
To insert:
Remove battery to avoid starting
1.
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the tool.
Pull and hold the return arm outward to slide the
2.
first die into the stationary pocket.
With the return arm still pulled out, insert the
3.
second die beside the first.
NOTE: Some die sizes have two die retaining pin
holes. Those dies can be inserted facing up or
down.
4. Release the return arm back into place ensuring
die retaining pin is properly seated into the die.
To remove:
1. Remove battery to avoid starting
WARNING
the tool.
2. Pull and hold the return arm outward and slide
both dies out.
Before shearing:
Inspect the dies for cracks or
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other damage. Do not use dam-
aged dies. Using damaged dies could result in
serious personal injury.
Do not shear stainless steel. Cutting improper
material may damage the shear head or result
in serious personal injury.
• Ensure die retaining pin is properly seated and dies
are properly installed.
• Dies must be used in an APPROVED COMBINATION
of die and strut. Improper combinations can result in
a faulty shear.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with unacceptable
defects.
1. Insert the battery pack.
2. Insert the strut in to the installed dies.
NOTE: When shearing strut channel, the work
piece must always be supported by the strut
support plate. The strut support plate is designed
to support the strut during the shearing operation
and is needed to produce the cleanest possible
shear. The strut support plate is positioned
100 mm (4") off the shearing plane. The tool sits
at a height that specifically allows the free end of
a strut to be supported by a piece of
41 mm (1-5/8") strut when used on a flat surface.
It is not recommended to cut anything shorter
than a 125 mm (5") piece of strut. The
squareness of the cut piece will be compromised.
3. Ensure the tool is secured either to a table, stand,
or other flat and stable surface. Slide the trigger
lock-off switch to the unlock
trigger halfway to activate the LED worklight. Pull
the trigger all the way to start the strut shear.
Once the strut is sheared, release the trigger to
4.
maximise tool life allowing the tool ram head
"dead head" (continue to push to the full extent it
can) and return on it's own will unnecessarily
stress the ram and potentially reduce the life of
the tool.
NOTE: If the die gets stuck in the extended
position, refer to "Lubrication".
5.
If service is needed, the LED work lights will blink
repeatedly. After 2000 cuts are made with the
work light blinking, the tool will permanently shut
off until service is performed by a MILWAUKEE
service facility.
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Shearing
position. Pull the
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