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2.
Pull the die holder slightly and turn it to the desired
position for operation.
3.
Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder in the
desired position.
There are four positive stops at 90° each: 0°, 90° left and
right and 180°. To position the die to any of these positive
stops:
1.
Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
2.
Pull the die holder slightly and depress lightly while
turning it to the desired position. The die holder will
lock into one of the positive stop positions as
desired.
3.
Turn the die holder slightly to make sure that it is
positively locked into position.
4.
Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder.
Permissible cutting thickness
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The thickness of material to be cut depends upon the
tensile strength of the material itself. The groove on the
die holder acts as a thickness gauge for allowable cutting
thickness. Do not attempt to cut any material which will
not fit into this groove.
Cutting line
The notch in the die holder indicates your cutting line. Its
width is equal to the cutting width. Align the notch to the
cutting line on the workpiece when cutting.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when the rear of the switch lever is
depressed.
To switch on, depress the rear of the switch lever and
push it forward. Then depress the front of the switch lever
to lock it.
1. Gauge for cutting
stainless: 1.2 mm
1
(3/64")
2. Gauge for cutting
2
mild steel: 1.6 mm
3
(1/16")
3. Notch
1. Switch lever
1
To switch off, depress the rear of the switch lever.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing the punch and die
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Always replace the punch and die as a set. To remove
the punch and die, loosen the lock nut with the wrench.
Remove the die holder from the tool. Use the hex wrench
to loosen the bolts which secure the die. Remove the die
from the die holder.
Use the hex wrench to loosen the screw which secures
the punch. Pull the punch out of the punch holder.
1
2
3
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To install the punch and die, insert the punch into the
punch holder so that the notch in the punch faces toward
the screw. Tighten the screw to secure the punch. Install
the die on the die holder. Tighten the bolts to secure the
die.
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Then install the die holder on the tool so that the punch is
inserted through the hole in the die holder. Tighten the
lock nut to secure the die holder. After replacing the
punch and die, lubricate them with machine oil and run
the tool for a while.
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1. Die holder
1
2. Die
3. Bolts
2
4. Hex wrench
4
1. Punch
2. Punch holder
3. Screw
4. Hex wrench
4
1. Punch
2. Notch
1
2
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