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- Page 1 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual Saber Series Bucket Linkage Shears (BLS) Part Number 513108...
- Page 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – PATENT INFORMATION This product is covered by one or more of the following patents. U.S. PATENT NUMBERS: 5,474,242 7 ,240,869 5,531,007 7 ,487 ,930 5,992,023 7 ,578,461 7 ,322,273 7 ,832,130 8,146,256 8,104,384 EPO Patent Numbers 435,702 737 ,107 1,682,299 1,789,225...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY Introduction ..........................1-2 Understand Signal Words ......................1-2 Safety Summary ........................... 1-3 Attachment Decals ........................1-5 SECTION 2 ABOUT THE ATTACHMENT Model Description ........................2-2 Features ............................2-2 Attachment Terms ........................2-3 Main Pivot Components ....................... - Page 4 SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING General Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Cutting Performance Troubleshooting Guide ..................6-3 SECTION 7 MAIN PIVOT INSTALLATION Safety Points ..........................7-2 Isometric Drawing of BLS Assembly .................... 7-3 Lower Jaw Preparation ......................... 7-4 Upper Jaw Preparation ......................... 7-4...
- Page 5 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY Introduction ..........................1-2 Understand Signal Words ......................1-2 Safety Summary ........................... 1-3 Attachment Decals ........................1-5 Introduction to Safety Section 1 Page 1...
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Page 6: Introduction
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS INTRODUCTION UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS Your safety and the safety of others is a direct result When you see the following symbols and signal of how you operate and maintain your equipment. words on your equipment or in this manual, be alert Read and understand this manual and other safety to the potential for personal injury or equipment information provided with the base machine and be... -
Page 7: Safety Summary
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SAFETY SUMMARY IF THE ATTACHMENT IS NOT FUNCTIONING Clear all persons and equipment from the area of operation and machine movement. NEVER move PROPERLY, YOU MUST SHUT THE MACHINE loads over people or equipment. When viewing DOWN AND FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT, TAG, the operation of the attachment, maintain a safe AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. - Page 8 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SAFETY SUMMARY continued NEVER operate equipment without the original ALWAYS wear close-fi tting clothing and safety equipment safety guards in place. If the cab glass equipment appropriate to the job. Safety equipment is missing or damaged, check with your dealer or should be worn at all times when viewing, manufacturer for proper replacement.
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Page 9: Attachment Decals
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS ATTACHMENT DECALS STANLEY LABOUNTY BRAND DECALS (REPLACEMENT DECALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) FIGURE 1-1 SAFETY FIRST DECAL PART NUMBER 503590 (INCLUDED WITH MANUALS) FIGURE 1-2 Introduction to Safety Section 1 Page 5... - Page 10 5,531,007 7,487,930 737,107 5,992,023 7,578,461 1,682,299 7,322,273 7,832,130 1,789,225 8,146,256 8,104,384 STANLEY LABOUNTY 1538 Highway 2 1-800-522-5059 Two Harbors, MN 55616 www.stanleyhydraulic.com FOREIGN PATENTS AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING 116404 PATENT PLATE PART NUMBER 116404 FIGURE 1-7 SAFETY DECAL PART NUMBER 503647...
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Page 11: About The Attachment
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 2 ABOUT THE ATTACHMENT Model Description ........................2-2 Features ............................. 2-2 Attachment Terms ........................2-3 Main Pivot Components ......................2-4 Lower Jaw Components......................2-5 Upper Jaw Components ......................2-5 Mounting Kit Components ......................2-6 BLS Glossary ..........................2-7 Label Locations .......................... -
Page 12: Model Description
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS MODEL DESCRIPTION FEATURES • Combines maximum cut- The BLS Bucket Linkage Shears are designed to mount directly to ting strength and reach the excavator stick, in place of the bucket. The shear is pinned to the with minimal weight stick tip and bucket linkage and is opened and closed by activating the •... -
Page 13: Attachment Terms
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS ATTACHMENT TERMS EXCAVATOR BUCKET CYLINDER EXCAVATOR POWER LINK LINKAGE CONNECTION EXCAVATOR GUIDE LINK UPPER SHEAR SABER TIP BLADE EXCAVATOR STICK MOUNTING PAD POSITION ARM GUIDE BLADE STICK CONNECTION MAIN PIVOT LOWER SHEAR CUTTING BLADES CROSS BLADE FIGURE 2-2 About the Attachment Section 2 Page 3... -
Page 14: Main Pivot Components
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS MAIN PIVOT SHIMS MAIN PIVOT COMPONENTS MAIN PIVOT SHIMS LH MAIN PIVOT ENDCAP LH MAIN BEARING INNER THRUST WASHER RH MAIN BEARING DOWEL DOWEL ENDCAP BOLTS AND WASHERS MAIN PIVOT SHIMS RH MAIN PIVOT ENDCAP FIGURE 2-3 UPPER JAW COMPONENTS SABER TIP BLADE... -
Page 15: Lower Jaw Components
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS LOWER JAW COMPONENTS LOWER CUTTING BLADE SHIMS LOWER CUTTING BLADE ADJUSTMENT PLATES LOWER CUTTING BLADES BLADE BOLTS AND WASHERS LOWER SHEAR JAW - SHEAR STICK GUIDE BLADE SHIMS BLADE BOLTS GUIDE BLADE AND WASHERS CROSS BLADE CROSS BLADE DOWELS FIGURE 2-5 MOUNTING COMPONENTS... -
Page 16: Mounting Kit Components
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS MOUNTING KIT COMPONENTS LINKAGE PIN RETAINER & LINKAGE HARDWARE CONNECTION LINKAGE SLEEVE* CONNECTION SPACERS* LINKAGE STICK PIN CONNECTION RETAINER & SLEEVE HARDWARE LINKAGE CONNECTION STICK CONNECTION SLEEVE* STICK CONNECTION SPACERS STICK CONNECTION STICK CONNECTION SLEEVE FIGURE 2-7 * IDENTIFIES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ACTUAL COMPONENTS MAY VARY BY EXCAVATOR MODEL. - Page 17 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS ATTACHMENT GLOSSARY Adjustment Custom-made plates that precisely adjust the lower cutting blades to the upper blades. These Plates plates make it possible to achieve a uniform blade gap on the shear. Apex The point where the primary and secondary cutting blades come together. Blade Gap The gap between the upper and lower cutting blades as the blades bypass.
- Page 18 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS ATTACHMENT GLOSSARY continued Hub Shims Thin metal, circular shims used in the main pivot group of LaBounty shears. Hub shims provide factory adjustment of the upper shear for close blade tolerance. Link The mounting connection where the upper shear is pinned to the bucket linkage of the Connection excavator.
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Page 19: Label Locations
Be sure that all safety decals are installed and visible. If you require any replacement decals, please contact your Stanley LaBounty dealer or the Stanley LaBounty Customer Service Department. Complete label installation kits with dimensional location drawings are available upon request. - Page 20 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS Page 10 Section 2 About the Attachment...
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Page 21: Installation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 3 INSTALLATION BLS Shear Installation ........................2-2 BLS Shear Removal ........................2-4 BLS Storage ..........................2-4 Installation Section 3 Page 1... - Page 22 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS SHEAR INSTALLATION It is recommended that the mounting bracket not be welded to the excavator stick until the BLS shear is installed. Mount the attachment as follows: 1. Remove the bucket or other attachment from the excavator following manufacturer’s recommended procedure.
- Page 23 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS SHEAR INSTALLATION continued 10. Use the bucket cylinder to position the mounting pad along the bottom of the stick to obtain the proper distance from the main pin to the center hole of the mounting pad. This distance is shown in the Parts Catalog.
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Page 24: Shear Removal
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS SHEAR REMOVAL Fully close the BLS Shear and place it on a solid, level surface in the position shown in fi gure 3-8. 1.Support the position arm while removing the pin from the mounting pad. Leave the position arm attached to the shear and rotate it away from the mounting pad. -
Page 25: Operation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 4 OPERATION Before You Start ..........................4-2 First Things First ........................... 4-2 Safety Devices You’ll Need ......................4-2 General Rules for Safe Operation ....................4-3 BLS Controls ..........................4-4 Getting the Feel of the Attachment ..................... 4-5 Feathering the Controls ........................ -
Page 26: Before You Start
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BEFORE YOU START FIRST THINGS FIRST 1. Ensure all safe viewing distance decals are KNOW YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM installed and legible; contact LaBounty for 1. Read and understand the safety section of this replacements as required. manual and the base machine manual. 2. -
Page 27: General Rules For Safe Operation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS 13. AVOID contacting machine with the attachment GENERAL RULES FOR SAFE or any material held by it. OPERATION 14. Use machine swing for positioning only. DO 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for the excavator NOT use the attachment as a jack hammer or that the grapple is on. - Page 28 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BUCKET LINKAGE SHEAR CONTROLS The LaBounty BLS shear replaces the excavator bucket and operates with the same controls. No additional hydraulics are required. The bucket dump control opens the shear and the bucket curl control closes it. THIRD MEMBER INSTALLATION Shear replaces bucket Bucket CURL = Shear CLOSE...
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Page 29: Getting The Feel Of The Attachment
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS GETTING THE FEEL OF THE ATTACHMENT Every operating part of any machine has a slightly different “operating feel”—an individual machine response to the movement of the controls. Before starting the fi rst job with a new machine, it is suggested that the operator fi... -
Page 31: Maintenance
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety Procedures ....................5-2 General Rules for Maintenance ....................5-2 Periodic Service Schedule ......................5-3 8-Hour Service Required ......................5-3 40-Hour Service Required ......................5-3 Recommended Service Tools for Maintenance ................5-4 8-Hour Inspection Checklist ......................5-5 40-Hour Inspection Checklist .......................5-6 BLS Lubrication ...........................5-7 Bolt Torque Guidelines .........................5-8 Metric Capscrew Size Guide .......................5-8... -
Page 32: Maintenance Safety Procedures
DO NOT work under a machine that is 7. DO NOT enter the pivot group of the shear supported solely by a jack. without fi rst consulting your dealer or the Stanley • DO NOT attempt to alter or change the physical, LaBounty Customer Service Department. Improper... -
Page 33: Periodic Service Schedule
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS PERIODIC SERVICE 40-HOUR SERVICE REQUIRED SCHEDULE Guide Blade: Rotate or replace the guide blade if necessary. Shim the guide blade if the guide blade SERVICE THE SHEAR AT SPECIFIED gap exceeds 0.030" (0.75 mm). INTERVALS Cutting Blades: Rotate the cutting blades or Inspect, lubricate, make service checks and replace if necessary. - Page 34 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS RECOMMENDED FOR MAINTENANCE OF BLS SHEARS SAFETY EQUIPMENT WELDING EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Safety glasses with side shields Welder - minimum 250 amp rating (stick type Face shield when grinding required, wire feed preferred) Hearing protection Cutting torch set (including tanks & gauges) Steel toe boots Large rosebud torch tip Hard hat...
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Page 35: 8-Hour Inspection Checklist
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS 8-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST Shear Model _____________________Excavator Hour Meter________________________ Shear Serial Number ______________________________ Date______________________ _______ 1. Visually inspect shear for any damage _______ 2. Inspect safety devices _______ a. All safety decals in place and legible - seal decal and label maintenance section _______ b. -
Page 36: 40-Hour Inspection Checklist
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS 40-HOUR INSPECTION CHECKLIST Attachment Model _____________________Excavator Hour Meter________________________ Attachment Serial Number ______________________________ Date______________________ _______ 1. Inspect guide blade _______ a. Rotate or replace if needed _______ b. Shim if guide blade gap exceeds 0.030” (0.75 mm) _______ 2. Inspect cutting blades _______ a. -
Page 37: Bls Lubrication
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS LUBRICATION Grease all points every 8 hours of attachment operation. Use premium grease No. 2EP or equivalent. Grease fi tting locations are indicated on the illustration (fi gure 5-1) and by GREASE decals on the attachment. FIGURE 5-1 LOCATION ON SHEAR NUMBER OF SHOTS... -
Page 38: Bolt Torque Guidelines
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BOLT TORQUE GUIDELINES Proper bolt installation is critical to ensure the safe and effi cient operation of the attachment. Carefully follow the steps below to properly install bolts. 1. Always replace bolts and nuts with the same size and class of fastener. Replacement fasteners can be ordered from the LaBounty Parts Department to ensure the correct part is used. -
Page 39: Dry Bolt Torque Charts
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS DRY BOLT TORQUE CHARTS For all bolts used in the Stanley LaBounty BLS Shear, use the generic torque tables below. These torque values are for clean, dry threads with or without Loctite. GENERIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS COMMON METRIC FASTENERS SIZE CLASS 10.9... -
Page 40: Blade Removal
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLADE REMOVAL Removing and handling shear blades can be hazard- ous if done incorrectly. To ensure your safety and to To prevent injury, wear safety equipment at prevent damaging the shear, please read the fol- all times when maintaining the attachment. lowing warnings and instructions when removing a Safety equipment includes eye protection, hard blade from its seat. -
Page 41: Guide Blade Shimming And Rotation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS GUIDE BLADE SHIMMING NOTICE AND ROTATION The guide blade gap keeps the shear blades in line If the shear has been operated for more than 40 and ensures the proper operation of the shear. This hours since the last blade rotation, it is recommend- adjustment should be checked daily. - Page 42 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS GUIDE BLADE SHIMMING AND ROTATION continued 5. The guide blade can be rotated once so the whole face of the blade can be used to increase its life. When it is time to rotate the blade, remove it and turn it end for end, and place it back in its seat.
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Page 43: Bls Cutting Blade Rotation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS CUTTING BLADE ROTATION Proper rotation and adjustment of the BLS cutting blades is very important for the best shear perfor- mance and longer shear life. It is recommended that the BLS blades be rotated after every 80 hours of use or when edges are rounded ¼", whichever comes first. - Page 44 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS CUTTING BLADES FIRST AND ASSURE THAT NO BLADE GAP EXISTS THIRD ROTATION continued HERE BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE TO BLADE AND SABER TIP™ BOLTS. 5. Inspect the Saber Tip blade gap following reinstal- lation (fi gure 5-6). 6.
- Page 45 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS CUTTING BLADES SECOND REMOVE ALL LOWER BLADES, BOLTS AND ROTATION WASHERS 1. Use the blade removal instructions from this section to remove the lower cutting blades includ- ing the cross bade and guide blade. Take care to keep track of all parts and their positions as you remove them.
- Page 46 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS BLS CUTTING BLADES SECOND ROTATION continued 9. Make sure the adjustment plate is reinstalled properly and the reinstall the upper primary blade into the lower secondary blade seat without shims. Place the two used edges against the seat to use the remaining sharp edges of the blade.
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Page 47: Blade Shimming
If the gap is not even, contact your Stanley LaBounty dealer for assistance. 4. Once the blade gap is checked and recorded, open the shear. Shim the lower blades by using the... -
Page 48: Critical Wear Areas
Saber Tip can If you have any questions, please call the Stanley be used as a guide for build up to proper profi le prior LaBounty Service Department at 218-834-6901. - Page 49 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS CRITICAL WEAR AREAS continued See specifi c areas as defi ned in fi gure 5-17 . A. In some applications, this area can be built up for added wear resistance. Taper and blend the top edge of the build-up area. Use E-7018 or E-70 series wire (following weld procedure on page 5-21 of this manual).
- Page 50 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS CRITICAL WEAR AREAS continued NOTICE For all build-up and welding procedures, use E-7018 welding rod or E-70 series wire, following the weld- ing procedures outlined on pages 5-21 of this manual. Area marked “A”in fi gure 5-18 is an optional build-up area, depending on the application.
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Page 51: General Guidelines For Build Up And Hardsurfacing
HARDSURFACING Follow the weld manufacturer’s handling and storage instructions closely. Make sure the The steel used in Stanley LaBounty Saber Series electrodes or wire are free of moisture. Moisture shears is stronger and more durable than ever. can cause cracks and porosity in the weld and However, this steel requires special attention during possibly the base metal beneath the weld. - Page 52 Refer to the list of AWS classifi cations below Amalloy 814H rod or equivalent. It is important to to select a suitable build-up material for Stanley always use a hardsurfacing weld material with a LaBounty shears. Weld products within these chromium content of less than 10% and a severe classifi...
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Page 53: Upper Shear Jaw Build-Up And Hardsurfacing
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS UPPER SHEAR BUILD-UP AND HARDSURFACING 1. Apply a bead of hardsurface rod on top of each of the underlayment beads. It is important to use an air operated slag peener on each pass to relieve weld stress. 2. -
Page 54: Lower Shear Jaw Build-Up And Hardsurfacing
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS LOWER SHEAR JAW BUILD USE STRAIGHT EDGE ACROSS UP AND HARDSURFACING SURFACES For maximum performance and long life, all edges on the lower shear should be kept square and fl ush with the blades. Check the lower shear every 80 hours and maintain it when necessary. - Page 55 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS LOWER SHEAR JAW BUILD UP AND HARDSURFACING continued 6. Apply build-up to the worn areas in single passes, side-by-side, running with the grain of the base material. Peen each pass to relieve weld stress and DO NOT remove slag.
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Page 56: Lower Wear Plates Replacement
(150 mm) of the lower wear plates to a minimum of 400°F (200°C) and a maximum of 450° (230°C). Maintain this temperature range throughout the process. Temperature/melt sticks are available from CROSS Stanley LaBounty. PLATE FRONT WEAR 2. Air-arc the old wear plates to remove them PLATE completely from the nose plate. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING General Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Cutting Performance Troubleshooting Guide ..................6-3 Troubleshooting Section 6 Page 1... -
Page 58: General Troubleshooting Checklist
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST The General Trouble Shooting Check List is provided as a guide in checking the general condition of the attach- ment. This check list should be incorporated in a periodical preventive maintenance program as part of the 80- hour inspection. -
Page 59: Cutting Performance Troubleshooting Guide
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS CUTTING PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The information contained in this guide provides for troubleshooting the LaBounty shear only. Any references to the excavator will be made only to give some guidance as to where a problem may exist. Any specifi c mainte- nance and troubleshooting information will need to be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the excavator or the authorized dealer. - Page 60 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS CUTTING PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE continued SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 4. Blade gap is uneven a. Non-LaBounty blades being i. Replace with LaBounty approved blades used b. Debris in blade seat behind i. Remove blades and adjustment plates from blade blades or adjustment plates seats and clear all debris NOTE...
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Page 61: Main Pivot Installation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SECTION 7 MAIN PIVOT INSTALLATION Safety Points ..........................7-2 Isometric Drawing of BLS Assembly ..................7-3 Lower Jaw Preparation .......................7-4 Upper Jaw Preparation .......................7-4 Main Pivot Installation Section 7 Page 1... -
Page 62: Safety Points
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS SAFETY POINTS Wear proper protective clothing including hard hat, safety shoes, ear protectors, refl ective clothing, safety goggles and work gloves. Loose clothing can get caught in machinery and cause injury. Wrist watches, rings and other accessories can be dangerous, as well. - Page 63 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS ISOMETRIC DRAWING OF BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS PIVOT GROUP ASSEMBLY UPPER ENDCAP BOLTS ENDCAP ENDCAP SHIMS MAIN BEARING MAIN SHAFT BEARING DOWELS ENDCAP THRUST WASHER ENDCAP BOLTS MAIN BEARING ENDCAP SHIMS FIGURE 7-1 Main Pivot Installation Section 7 Page 3...
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Page 64: Lower Jaw Preparation
BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS LOWER JAW PREPARATION 1. With the lower jaw assembly in the upright position, inspect all bolt holes and bores for debris or machining burrs. 2. Using a hammer, drive the bearing dowel pin into position on the lower jaw assembly’s main pivot bore machined face. - Page 65 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS UPPER JAW PREPARATION continued 4. Ensure all required components are present and quantities are correct prior to beginning assembly. Consult the Bill of Materials (BOM) for correct component part numbers. 5. Ensure main pivot bearings have been inspected thoroughly.
- Page 66 BUCKET LINKAGE SHEARS UPPER JAW PREPARATION continued 12. Fully install the left-hand side main bearing. 13. Wedge the upper over tight against the thrust washer. 14. Mic the shaft stick out on the right-hand side. Record Dimension A. (Figure 7-8.) 15.
- Page 67 1. All warranty claims require a claim number provided by Stanley LaBounty Service Department. 2. A factory-issued Return Material Authorization tag (RMA) must accompany returned product. 3. Returned product found defi cient by Stanley LaBounty will be replaced or repaired without charge FOB Distributor/Customer or will be credited to account balance.
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