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MODEL 52H HYDRAULIC SHEAR OPERATION, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6926 Smithville Hwy. McMinnville, TN 37110 Phone: 931-934-2211 • Fax: 931-934-2220 Email info@tennsmith.com www.tennsmith.com Proudly Made in the USA A Family Tradition Since 1928...
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Model 52H Maximum shearing capacity, mild steel 16 gauge / 1,6mm Maximum shearing capacity, stainless steel 20 gauge / 1,0mm Maximum cutting length 52-1/4 in. / 1327mm Back gauge range 30 in. / 762mm Front gauge range 37 in. / 940 mm Floor space, gauges in position 60 x 80 in.
Its purpose, aside from operation instruction, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating procedures. Read all instructions thoroughly before operating your shear. Also contained in this manual is the parts list for your shear. It is recommended that only TENNSMITH factory authorized parts be used for replacement parts.
ACROSS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE TABLE UNDER FULL CAPACITY. The model 52H is equipped with a start/stop Power switch (Part #109) located on the right side panel of the shear facing from the front. Press the green start button to engage the hydraulics and start the shear. Your machine is...
If you have any specific questions regarding optimal blade gap, please consult Tennsmith. To adjust the blade gap of your shear, the turnbuckles (55) are utilized to move the cutter bar down and hold the position while the blade adjustment is being made.
SHARPENING BLADES Your TENNSMITH shear features “Tri-Action” ground blades. The upper blade has two cutting edges which are ground with a 2 degree edge relief. The upper blade can be turned over to expose the new cutting edge. It can be sharpened on a surface grinder by grinding both wide sides to the blade.
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