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AIR SHEAR MODEL NO: CAT126 PART NO: 3120139 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC11/13...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Shear. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way.
• Moving to another work area. • Passing the tool to another person. 11. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 12. This tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel. 13. Avoid damaging the tool for example by applying excessive force of any kind.
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OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Moving Knife Airline Connector Side Blade Bottle for Airline Oil Trigger Hex Key Air Inlet Connection The shear is supplied with a hex key for release of the nose/blade assembly, an air connector for use with a flexible air hose, and an empty bottle for airline oil. Parts &...
• A typical air line layout is shown above. If an automatic in-line filter/ regulator is used, it will keep the tool in good condition, but should be regularly checked and topped up with oil. clarke airline oil should be used, and the lubricator adjusted to approx 2 drops per minute.
PTFE tape may be useful for sealing threaded connections. 6. Your air tool is now ready for use. • You can fit a whip hose with a quick fit coupling if required (available from your Clarke dealer.) Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
OPERATION USING THE SHEAR 1. Place the shear against the side of the sheet metal you want to cut, see below. 2. Squeeze the trigger to start the metal shear. 3. Maintain constant pressure to move the tool through the sheet metal.
• Before use, drain water from the airline filter and compressor. • Pour a few drops of Clarke air-line oil, into the tool air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an in-line mini oiler is used.
If the tool is to be stored, or is idle for longer than 24 hours, run a few drops of Clarke air line oil into the air inlet, and run the tool for 5 seconds in order to lubricate the internal parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Tool runs at normal 1. Motor parts worn. 1. Return to Clarke dealer speed but slows down for repair. under any load. 2. Worn or sticking 2. Drip air tool lubricating mechanism due to oil into air inlet. Allow oil lack of lubricant.
SPECIFICATION Model Number CAT126 Part Number 3120139 Min. Hose Size (ID) 1/4” BSP Max Operating Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Consumption 4 cfm Max No Load Speed 1800 rpm @ 90psi Air Inlet Size 1/4“ BSP Sound Pressure Level (LpA dB) 83.24 dB(A)