Jet SS-8N User manual

.JET
EQUIPMENT& TOOLS
OWNER1S MANUAL
ss-aN& SS-12N Slitting Shear
.,
JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC.
A WMH Company
www.jettools.com
P.o. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
e-mail [email protected]
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
M-754108 03/01

Important Information
1-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY JET offers a one-year limited
warranty on this product
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this tool are available directlyfrom JET Equipment& Tools.
To place an order, call 1-800-274-6848. Pleasehavethe following information ready:
1. Visa, MasterCard,or DiscoverCard number
2. Expirationdate
3. Part number listedwithin this manual
4. Shipping addressother than a Post Office box.
REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY
JET Equipment& Tools makes every effort to assurethat parts meet high quality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaserof our parts that each such part(s) to be free from
defects in materials and workmanshipfor a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please retain your dated sales receipt as proof of purchaseto validate the warranty period.
LIMITED TOOL AND EQUIPMENTWARRANTY
JET makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the
original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and
workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON THIS JET PRODUCT. Warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectlyto misuse, abuse, negligenceor accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities
or to a lack of maintenance. JET LIMITSALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FROM
THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIESTO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
OR FOR INCIDENTAL,CONTINGENT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESARISING FROMTHE USEOF
OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. To
take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an
authorized service station designated by our Auburn office. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, JET will either repair or replace the
product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement, if you are
willing to acceptsuchrefund.JETwillreturnrepairedproductor replacementatJET'sexpense,butifit isdetermined
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes notwithin the scope of JET's warranty,then the user must
bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have other
rights, which vary, from stateto state.
JET Equipment &Tools. P.O. Box 1349,Auburn, WA 98071-1349 . [phone]
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Lt WARNING
For your own safety, read the owner's manual before operating the shears.
This shear is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a shear, do not use until proper
training and knowledge has been obtained.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder.
2. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. Avoid placing any part of your body
near belts, cutters, gears, etc.
3. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY of the shears.
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and work benches invite accidents.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distancefrom the work area.
6. MAKETHE WORKSHOP KID PROOFwith padlocks,master switches, or by removingstarter keys.
7. DON'T FORCETHE MACHINE. It will do thejob better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don'tforce a machineor attachmentto do ajob for which it was not
designed.
9. WEAR PROPERAPPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slipfootwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also useface or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglassesonly have impact resistant lenses;they are not safety glasses.
11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keepproperfooting and balanceat all times.
12. MAINTAINTOOLS WITH CARE. Keeptools sharpand cleanfor the best and safest performance.
Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories.
13. NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Seriousinjury could occur if the machinetipped.
14. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useof the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intendedfunction - check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakageof parts,
mounting, and any other conditionsthat may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repairedor replaced.
15. SHEET METAL STOCK HAS SHARP EDGES. To prevent cuts, usecaution when handling.
16. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS clear of the shear.
17. DO NOT USETHE MACHINEfor any purposeother than for which it was designed
18. FAILURETO COMPLY with all of these warnings may cause serious injury.
19. SOME DUST CREATED BY power sanding,sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals knownto cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Some
examples of these chemicalsare:
Lead from lead based paint
crystalline silica from bricksand cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.
20. YOUR RISK FROM THOSE EXPOSURESvaries, dependingon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such asthose dust masksthat are specificallydesigned to filter out microscopic
particles
21. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
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Specifications: SS-8 SS-12
Stock Number ..., 754108 754112
Sheet Capacity (mild steel) 3/16" 1/8"
Flat Capacity (mildsteel) 2-3/4"x1/4" 2-3/8"x5/32"
Round Capacity (mild steel) 1/2" 1/2"
BladeLength 8" ',"'''''' 11-3/4"
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) 17"x7"x17" 22"x7"x18"
Uncrating and Clean-Up
1. Removethe slitting shearfrom the crate. 4. Carefully move the machineto a well lighted
area and attach to a solid, level work bench.
2. Carefully clean all rust protected surfaces
with a mild solvent or kerosene and a soft
rag. Do not use lacquer thinner, paint
thinner, or gasoline. These will damage
painted surfaces.
Maintenance
3. Lubricate all moving parts of the machine
with light grease, or heavy oil.
Lubricate the pivot points weekly, and lightly
oil machined surfaces to prevent rust. The
blades can be removed and sharpened as
needed.
Breakdown for the SS-8N & SS-12N Slitting Shears
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Parts List for the SS-8N & SS-12N Slitting Shear
Index
No. Part No. Description Quantity
1 SS8N-1 RoundBlade 1
2 SS8N-2 Hand Lever 1
3 SS8N-3. HandAdapter 1
4 SS8N-4. Hex Cap Screw. 1
5 SS8N-5.. ...oo... SpringWasher.. 1
6 SS8N-6 ."OO""oooo.oo.oo.oo..Washer. 3
7 SS8N-7 Hex Nut 8
8 SS8N-8 Link 2
9 SS8N-9 Hex Cap Bolt 1
10 SS8N-10 Spring.. 1
11 SS8N-11 Bushing 1
12 SS8N-12 Hex Cap Bolt 1
13 SS8N-13 Holddown 1
14 SS8N-14 . Shoulder Bolt 2
15 SS8N-15 . Upper Blade 1
.. SS12N-15 Upper Blade. 1
16 SS8N-16 .. Lower Blade 1
.. SS12N-16 Lower Blade 1
17 SS8N-17 Hex Cap Bolt 3
18 SS8N-18 Frame... 1
SS12N-18 Frame... 1
19 SS8N-19 Hex Cap Bolt 1
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