Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - Genesis GES40 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WArNING:
before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool.
ADJUSTING THE SWIVELING CUTTER
HEAD (FIG 2)
1. Put on heavy-duty work gloves and ANSI-approved safety
goggles to avoid injury.
2. Loosen the three hex head bolts using the Hex key provided
with this tool. See fIG 2.
3. firmly grip the cutter head and twist it to the desired position.
Tighten the three Hex bolts to keep the cutter head in that
position.

OPErATION

SWITCH ACTIONS
WArNING:
switched off. Accidently starting the tool could cause personal injury.
NOTE:
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the ratings plate.
•
Squeeze the Trigger Switch (1-fIG 1) to turn on the shear. Release the Trigger to turn off the shear.
•
for continuous operation, press the Lock-On button (2-fIG 1) on the side of the handle. The Lock-On button
will deactivate once the Trigger is released.
•
If shear becomes jammed during cutting, release the Trigger and unplug the tool immediately.
•
To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool
indoors out of children's reach.
APPLICATION
WArNING:
surface. Never hold the workpiece with one hand and the tool with the other hand.
Severe injury may result.
NOTE:
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the ratings plate.
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Place the side blades on the top side of edge of the workpiece where you want to begin your cut.
3. Pull the Trigger Switch and guide into work.
> Hold the shear so the main body is parallel to the workpiece.
> Blades are to be at right angles to work.
> Engage the blades at the edge of the material.
> Apply sufficient forward pressure to begin cutting. Too much tilt in operation will stop the cut.
> Do not force.
4. To make an inside cut (a cut completely inside the perimeter of the workpiece), drill a starting hole and follow
instruction above.
5. If there is a problem in the operation, stop using the tool. Check for the following: proper lubrication, thickness
of the material and sharpness of the blades.
Electric Metal Shear
Operator's Manual
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is
Always clamp the workpiece firmly into a vise or to a stable work
GES40
FIG 2