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AIR SHEAR MODEL NO: CAT140 PART NO: 3120154 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0414...
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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. 13. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 14. This tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified service personnel. 15. 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 Hex Key Trigger Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
• 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.
Remove the oil fill screw from the side of the mini oiler and fill with Air-line Oil available from your CLARKE dealer. Replace the screw before using the tool. 2. If a mini-oiler is not being used, run a few drops of oil through the tool before use.
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.
1. Before use, drain water from the airline filter and compressor. 2. 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 an in- line mini oiler is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
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.
1.2 mm (18 gauge) mild steel Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print. However Clarke International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...