Eastwood 13743 Instructions Manual page 6

BLADE INSTALLATION
1. Set the Cutting Head on a firm
surface with the slot facing upward.
2. Set the two Fixed Blades into the
machined lands of the Cutting
Head (FIG 4).
3. Place one of the two Bushing/Spac-
ers between the rearmost holes
of the blades and insert one of the
Socket Head Screws through the
Cutting Head, Left Blade, Spacer/
Bushing and Right Blade (FIG 4).
4. Partially thread the Socket Head
Screw into the opposite side of the
Cutting Head. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
5. Set a Bushing/Spacer into the center
pivot hole of the Center Moving Blade
making sure it is flush on both sides
(FIG 5).
6. Pass the Center Moving Blade
through the round opening of the
Cutting Head and set in place with
the "notch" under the Bushing/
Spacer (FIG 6).
7. Pass the Socket Head Screw through
the Cutting Head, Left Blade, Center
Moving Blade and Right Blade
(FIG 6).
8. Partially thread the Socket Head
Screw into the opposite side of the
Cutting Head. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
9. Check for proper alignment and
Center Blade movement. Add some light machine oil to all contact and pivoting points of the
Center Blade and also to the Eccentric Bearing at the front of the Shear.
10. Re-install the Head Assembly to the Main Shears Body.
NOTE: The Body may need to be rotated from side to side to allow the eccentric bearing to
align within the arms of the Center Blade.
11. Tighten all three Socket Head Screws securely.
12. The Metal Shear is, once again, ready for use.
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FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
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