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Sealey SNA98 Instructions page 2

Nibbler cutting tool

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2.
APPLICATION & SPECIFICATIONS
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The SNA98 will cut sheet material, corrugated and rounded tubular sections etc in straight lines
and curves with radius as small as 12mm (1/2”).
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The indexable cutting head will adjust for different applications through 360
dismantling the unit.
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The tool will cut cleanly without distortion thus alleviate jagged edges.
Specifications
Power Source
Any power drill, electric or air, with keyed chuck of 8mm (5/16”)
capacity with speed range 1,500 to 3,000RPM.
Cut Width
4mm
Max recommended gauge
Mild steel 1.6mm (16 S.W.G.)
Brass, Aluminium. Plastic 2.00mm (14 S.W.G.)
Stainless steel max 1.0mm (20 S.W.G.).
We recommend a separate punch be kept specifically for this
material as the extra wear caused by this hard steel can
prematurely affect the cutters performance when
used on other materials.
3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before fitting cutter to the drill ensure the drill is switched off and unplugged from the power supply.
3.1.
Insert the cutter drive shaft into the drill chuck and check to ensure the chuck jaws do not rub
on the body of the cutter and secure.
3.2.
Select the desired position of the die (3) by slackening the die screw (5). with the provided
3mm hex key. Use a soft toothed wrench to turn the die and securely re-lock the screw.
3.3.
Ensure your work piece does not exceed the specifications listed in chapter 2.
3.4.
Apply a smear of oil to the tool cutting edge and along the work piece cutting line.
Note: This is particularly important when cutting aluminium.
3.5.
Wear safety goggles and ensure all safety requirements of chapter 1 are followed.
3.6.
Connect the drill to the power supply and switch on.
3.7.
Bring the cutter to the work piece whilst in motion.
DO NOT start the cutter whilst held against the work piece.
3.8.
Hold the drill and handle of the cutter firmly as you proceed with the cutting process.
DO NOT force the cutter.
3.9.
When you wish to stop cutting leave the drill running whilst the cutter is removed from the
work piece. DO NOT stop the cutter whilst engaged with the work piece.
4.
MAINTENANCE
When the cutting edges of the punch (2) and die (3) show signs of wear, both parts must
be renewed together as follows:
4.1.
Slacken die screw (4) and withdraw the die.
4.2.
Remove circlip (9) and end cap (8). Circlip may be carefully hooked out with a small
screw driver
4.3.
Slacken punch location block screw (6) and withdraw the punch.
4.4.
With punch location block (5) in position in the body (1), make sure the drive transfer bearing
(13) is located on the drive shaft pin (14) and that this bearing is in turn located correctly
in the channel of the punch location block (5).
quickly and without
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4.5.
Insert punch through die aperture in body, through punch location block into bronze bush (12).
Reverse procedure but make sure that the punch holding screw point locates into dimple
of punch to ensure correct operation, then lock screw and tighten locknut.
4.6.
Re-pack with general purpose bearing grease.
5.
PARTS LIST
No Part
Description
1.
SNA98/01
Body
2.
SNA98/02
Punch
3.
SNA98/03
Die
4.
SNA98/04
Conical die screw 6mm
5.
SNA98/05
Punch location block
6.
SNA98/06
Punch screw
7.
SNA98/07
Lock nut
8.
SNA98/08
End cap
9.
SNA98/09
Circlip
10. SNA98/10
Handle
11. SNA98/11
Plastic grip
12. SNA98/12
Bush
13. SNA98/13
Drive transfer bearing
14. SNA98/14
Drive pin
15. SNA98/15
Bearing
16. SNA98/16
Drive shaft
Original Date:
110698
Issue Date:
Version No:
0
Date Modified:
N/A
SNA98 - tu - 110698

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