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Cutting Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Shear will not
1. Workpiece thickness exceeds shear capacity.
cut workpiece.
2. Blade gap not correct.
3. Hold-down clamp pressure inadequate.
Cuts are not
1. Side work stop not square with blades.
square.
2. Rear work stop not parallel to blades.
3. Blade gap not correct.
Poor quality of
1. Blade gap not correct.
cuts (ripping or
2. Blades worn or damaged.
tearing).
3. Hold-down clamp pressure inadequate.
4. Gibs too loose.
Upper blade
1. Motor/power cord wiring connected
does not return
incorrectly/out of phase.
to or stop at top
2. Blade travel limit switch cam is out of
dead center.
position.
3. Blade travel limit switch faulty.
4. Motor electromagnetic brake at fault.
Model G0845P (Mfd. Since 01/18)
Possible Solution
1. Only use workpiece material that is within shear
capacity (Page 5).
2. Inspect/adjust blade gap (Page 38).
3. Adjust hold-down clamp (Page 45).
1. Adjust side work stop square with blades (Page 44).
2. Adjust rear work stop parallel to blades (Page 45).
3. Inspect/adjust blade gap (Page 38).
1. Inspect/adjust blade gap to suit workpiece (Page 38).
2. Reverse/sharpen/replace blades (Page 41).
3. Adjust hold-down clamp pressure (Page 45).
4. Adjust gibs (Page 43).
1. Correct motor wiring connections (Page 49).
2. Inspect/adjust cam position (Page 48).
3. Inspect/replace (Page 48).
4. Inspect/replace.
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