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Eastwood 21566 Instructions Manual

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MANUAL IRONWORKER
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  • Page 1 Item #21566 MANUAL IRONWORKER INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    The EASTWOOD MANUAL IRONWORKER is a serious, industrial metal working machine designed for production environments and high-volume fabrication shops. CONTENTS (1) Ironworker (1) Upper Handle (1) Lower Handle (1) M8 x 20mm Bolt, Lock Washer, and Nut TOOLS REQUIRED (not included) •...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    • Be sure there is sufficient working room around the tool to allow for safe handling of various sizes of metal. • The Eastwood Manual Ironworker was specifically designed to be operated by one person only. Never have one person operate the Handle while another feeds the workpiece or serious injury could occur.
  • Page 4 SET-UP FIG. 1  """" • The Eastwood Manual Ironworker requires up to several hundred pounds of handle force to operate and must be securely mounted on a heavy, solid workbench, stand, floor etc., capable of holding the static weight of the unit plus the ability to counter the high force Actuating stresses from operation.
  • Page 5 FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 6 ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 11 • Pivot Pin The Eastwood Manual Ironworker design incorporates a moveable Pivot Pin which modifies the cutting pivot point. The factory installed position (rearward hole location) offers the greatest leverage with the lowest Handle force required while causing greater lever travel (FIG 11).

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION FIG. 15 The Eastwood Manual Ironworker features multiple metal shearing options based on the shape, thickness and type of metal to be sheared (FIG 15). - Main Shear (FIG 16) - The Main Shear is intended for most com- mon shearing operations of flat stock and sheet metal up to 4”...
  • Page 8 Do Not Use Hands or Fingers to hold piece to be cut in place while cutting. • Rotate the Actuating Lever downward firmly in one smooth motion to shear the metal. • Raise Actuating Lever fully then retrieve cut piece from unit. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 9 BLADE REPLACEMENT FIG. 21 The Eastwood Manual Ironworker is designed with hardened steel blades that should last the life of the Iron Worker. Should damage occur and require Blade replacement, the following procedure describes the process. NOTICE: The following steps require precise adjustments, alignment and high attention to detail.
  • Page 10 Handle Return Springs (FIG 28). The following steps involve components and assem- blies that are heavy and will suddenly fall away! Use extreme care and hold these components securely when withdrawing fasteners! FIG. 27 FIG. 28 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
  • Page 11 FIG. 31 " " " " Main Shaft Drive Plate Moving Shear Blade Left Pivot Arm FIG. 32 Shown with Moving Shear Blade removed Adjustable Down Blade Fixed Blade To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 12: Blade Adjustment

    Round/Square Shearing Blade. The upper beveled edge is positioned in the angled end of the slot (FIG 35).    " " " " Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    • Store in a clean & dry environment when not in use. Coat all machined surfaces with a light lubricant film of oil or suitable protectant to prevent rust formation. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 14 NOTES Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> techelp@eastwood.com...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Follow Blade Replacement instructions. Blades will not Stop all action to avoid serious damage. Do not exceed material limitations Shear Metal Metal Workpiece Too Thick or Too Hard described in the “SPECIFICATIONS” section. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 16: Additional Items

    If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com © Copyright 2018 Easthill Group, Inc. 7/18...

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