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- Page 1 Model 52T Shown MODEL 36 and 52 FOOT SQUARING SHEARS OPERATION, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Model: Purchased From: Serial #: Date Received: 6926 Smithville Hwy., McMinnville, TN 37110 931-934-2211 / Fax: 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com...
- Page 2 Model 36 and 52 Foot Squaring Shear Parts View Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com...
- Page 3 NUT, SWIVEL BOLT 10159 10159 STOP, FRONT MATERIAL 10074 10074 “T”-NUT 05938 05938 WING NUT, “T”-NUT 10063 10063 BEVEL GAUGE 10108 10158 BACKGAUGE ASSEMBLY Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com...
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Page 4: Year Limited Warranty
FOREWORD This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of the TENNSMITH Model 36 and 52 Shears. Its purpose, aside from operation instruction, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating procedures. Read all instructions thoroughly before operating your shear. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Keep the work area clear and clean to avoid tripping or slipping. Any malfunction or abnormality pertaining to this machine should be reported to the maintenance supervisor immediately. Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com... -
Page 6: Installing The Shear
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The mild steel capacity of the Model 36 and 52 shear is 16 gauge. Included in the manual is a standard shearing, bending, and forming conversion chart for various materials including Aluminum, Stainless, and Plastics. -
Page 7: Blade Gap Adjustment
The gibs should adjusted for snug yet nonbinding movement. To accomplish this, loosen all six gibb screws (36). Beginning at the right hand side of the shear, depress the foot pedal fully and lock the center gibb screw so that the cutter bar remains down. Then, gradually loosen the screw until the cutter bar returns to its upright position. -
Page 8: Linkage Adjustment
Use a marker to mark the shear bed 2 inches to the from the right side edge of the table. Next, measure over 36 inches from the right side edge of the table and make another mark. Starting at the right hand side (facing the machine) at the designated mark on the table, rotate the turnbuckle (55) until the distance between the top and bottom blades is approximately 3/8 of an inch. - Page 9 Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com...
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Page 10: Hold-Down Adjustment
(71) while keeping those of the blocks (66) loose. The adjustment dial (68) can then be used to position the gauge in or out. Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com... -
Page 11: Sharpening Blades
SHARPENING BLADES Your TENNSMITH shear features “Tri-Action” ground blades. The upper blade has two cutting edges which are ground with a 2 degree edge relief. The upper blade can be turned over to expose the new cutting edge. It can be sharpened on a surface grinder by grinding both wide sides to the blade. The lower blade has one cutting edge with a 2 degree cutting edge relief and a 1 degree face relief. -
Page 12: Machine Specifications
Approximate Gauge Equivalents Gauge Inches .015 .018 .024 .030 .036 .048 .060 .075 .105 .120 .135 Millimeters 1.00 1.25 1.60 2.00 2.70 3.05 3.50 Tennsmith Inc. / 6926 Smithville Hwy. / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 www.tennsmith.com...
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