SWENSON SHEAR SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite User manual

SnapTable PRO® Hyper-Lite
Manual
swensonshear.com |Tech Support: 877-588-8748, option 2
2022-2023 Edition

Table of Contents
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SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite setup precautions
SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite setup
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General maintenance
Warranty information
Specifications
Trailer registration
6
How to prepare notching station for use
7
How to use the notchers
How to set the notchers to dierent osets
Swapping from standard to angled
Squaring your notchers (not your panel)
Notcher disclaimer (wrong profile wil damage knives)
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How to use the panel cutter
Adjusting the slitter blade
Set the panel cutter to desired angle
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Hemmer component
Hemmer operation
When to adjust shoes
How to adjust angle on the hemmer
How to adjust the shoes
10
Helpful tips
FAQs
Read the entire manual before attempting to operate this piece of equipment.
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Hip and Valley Oset Chart

SnapTable PRO Hyper-LiteManual
The SnapTable PRO Features:
STANDING SEAM NOTCHER PANEL CUTTER EAVE & VALLEY HEMMER
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Cutter Max Cut: 60”
Hemmer Max Cut: 60”
Notching Oset: 29”
Panel Sizes: 12” - 24”

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PRECAUTIONS
Notchers - Do not lift notcher from the front as dies are sharp.
1. Make sure the safety pin is securely in place before lifting
2. The handles need to be facing up
3. Lift from handles
Slitter Blade - Keep fingers out of the way of the blade.
Although the cutting wheel and bottom blade are not sharp to the touch, they will cut if fingers are in the
slitting path.
SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite Setup Precautions
SNAPTABLE PRO HYPER-LITE SETUP
When you receive your SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite you will also receive a components box that has all the loose parts that you will need to
install onto your SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite before you use your SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite.
You will find four white panel guide rollers complete with t-handle, half inch by three shoulder
bolt and sleeve that goes inside the white roller.
To install, you slide the carriage bolt through the slot in the corner of the notching station
from underneath, slide the panel roller on top with insert in place and tighten with the
t-bolt and you will do this on all four corners of the notching station.
To attach handles, remove the preexisting bolts and attach. Use the center hole position
for initial use, handle position can be changed to suit operator’s preference.
Attach Slitter Handle to outside frame of slitter carriage using the two bolts included
in components box.
You will need to remove the cotter pin that's holding the notchers into that locked position. Once the notcher has been
released, you loosen the 9/16 bolt and lock nuts and you will see that the notcher has multiple locations depending on the
height of the user to adjust for optimal operation. Use a 9/16 wrench to tighten the bolts and your setup is complete.

The dove tail slide should be cleaned and oiled lightly. Cleaning is required to remove surface sand or dirt. Lightweight oil is
ideal for keeping the dove tail slide and lever system working smoothly. Most SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite parts are either
powder coated for weather protection or are made of aluminum to resist corrosion. Do NOT use WD40 or any lubricants that
are sticky. We recommend using a CRC Food Grade Silicone spray for the dove tail slides located inside of the notcher.
Household cleaning products may be used on the machine. Use a scotch bright pad for aluminum and stainless-steel parts.
WARRANTY - All tools are covered by a 2-year manufacturers’ warranty. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear.
Any attempt to modify the SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite, not advised to do so by tech support, will void warranty. Using the
wrong profile will result in damaging your notchers and will void the warranty.
SNAPTABLE PRO HYPER-LITE SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 17 feet
Width: 5 feet, 8 inches
Weight: 1,150 pounds
Height: 4 feet, 2 inches
The towable SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite meets the Department of Transportation standards and has a two-inch ball
hitch.
SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite
General Maintenance
SNAPTABLE PRO HYPER-LITE TRAILER REGISTRATION
You will receive a manufacturers certificate of origin in the mail along with the invoice. Depending on your state regulations,
you may need to register your trailer at your local DMV oce as “Special Construction Equipment”.
This manual will aid in the use and operation of the SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite, if you need additional assistance, please call
Swenson Shear's Technical Support Line: 877-588-8748, option #2.
Due to the specificity of our tool, we have created technical support videos for your use. These can be found on our YouTube
Channel and Website.
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Preparing Notching Station For Use
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1. Loosen the T-Handles at the front of the table, and under the ruler, table to allow notcher travel and rail width adjustment.
2. Loosen the white plastic guide discs on the four corners of the SnapTable PRO and move them inward on the slots until they
fit against your panel.
3. Position notchers across from each other at the "90" oset position (0 on the ruler degree indicator) with handles away
from operator. You will need to square your notchers prior to use (see note below for instructions).
4. With notchers in the open position, slide the panel onto the table and, using the wheel on the front of the table, adjust the
table width so that the panel ribs line up approximately with the notcher dies.
5. Make sure your male and female ribs coordinate with the notchers and that each panel rib fits snuggly in the notching dies.
To check this, lower the dies onto the panel until seated, but refrain from cutting through.
6. With both notchers settled over the panel ribs, lock the panel width adjustment by tightening the T-Handle at the front of
the table found on the right of the wheel.
7. Adjust the white guide rollers on the four corners of the SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite inward toward the panel. Guide rollers should be
touching panel to keep it on track. Tighten the bolts.
8. Raise both notchers to the open position. The table is now correctly adjusted for your panel width and is ready to use.
Dies
Guide Roller
Ruler Degree Indicator
NOTE: Notchers are squared prior to shipping but will need to be checked prior to use. In order to square your notchers, you need to make sure that
the concentric on the carriages are tight against your notchers so the notchers cannot move inside the carriage. Once they are tightened you can
square your notchers by using a straight edge square. Once the notchers are squared, lock notchers in place and adjust ruler to zero out the notchers.
The male notcher is typically positioned on the ruler side of the table. The above exercise is crucial for proper handling of your table. NEVER force
notchers to cut. Try repeating the above adjustment procedures to assure correct alignment of the notcher does and panel rib.

How To Use Notching Component
1. Adjust the width of the notching table using the front wheel to match your panel width. The dies should be directly over the ribs.
2. Set notchers to the desired slope using degree indicator on the operator side of the machine.
3. Starting with the non-operator side, lower the notcher handle until you feel the dies ‘bite’ the panel and keep it in place.
4. On the operator’s side, bite the panel and keep it in place.
5. Swapping back to the non-operator’s side, fully notch the panel by bringing the handle all the way down until it has cut
through the panel.
6. Now pull the operators side handle until it cuts all the way through the panel.
7. With the notcher still in the closed position, remove the coupon (blank piece of rib that has been notched out of the sidewall).
The female blank may stick in the notcher, it may be necessary to raise the notcher 1-2" and lower it again to loosen this coupon.
8. Return both notchers to the open position which leaves your handles facing away from the operator’s side of the table.
Note: Not removing the coupon after every use may damage your notchers.
HOW TO SET UP NOTCHERS TO DIFFERENT SLOPES OR PITCHES
O-sets are changed by using the o set calibrated ruler on the operator side of the table. Select the column on your oset
chart that corresponds to the total panel coverage of the panel. Set the pointer on the notcher to the correct oset position on
the ruler. Once desired angle is found, tighten the T-Handle on the underside of the ruler bracket to ensure notchers do not
move from set position. *Reminder: The opposing notcher moves concurrently in the opposite direction so each movement of
the notcher is doubled.
HOW TO SWAP FROM STANDARD TO ANGLED
What you need:
• 9/16 Wrench
• Extension
• Rachet
1. Slide carriage over to the side so you’re out of the way of the cross beam.
2. Remove the bolts that go through the top of the carriage, you will need to loosen the
nylock nut from the bottom of the carriage. Note: leave the bolt and 2 washers, they
are spacers.
3. Remove the bolts on the front, the bolt will stay in.
4. Grab the angled notcher (be careful with the knives – they are sharp!), put the 2 bolts
through the sub-carriage and slide the angle notcher forward over the bolts.
5. Reinstall the bolts by starting them by hand and tighten.
HOW TO SQUARE YOUR NOTCHERS, NOT YOUR PANEL
If your notchers wobble or if they are getting stuck on the panel to where it can’t fall through, it could be because notchers
aren’t squared in carriages. All you need is a ¾” wrench. On the inside of the rollers there are spacers, you only need to adjust
the top spacer. Using the wrench, slide it in between the roller and the frame, twist half a turn on each side until it is snug.
Disclaimer – using the wrong profile will damage the notcher.
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How To Use The Slitting Component
AFTER THE PANEL IS NOTCHED
1. Park the slitter blade on the side of the table opposite your position. NEVER push slitter blade across the panel to shear,
ALWAYS pull slitter across the panel towards you.
2. Slide the notched panel down the table to the slitter.
3. Adjust the slitter to the desired slope.
4. Pull the slitter across the panel slowly and smoothly. Trying to cut too fast may compromise the quality of cut.
Note: If oil canning occurs, raise the slitter blade.
ADJUSTING SLITTER BLADE
The Slitter Blade will only need to be adjusted when changing panel thicknesses. For thicker panels, drop blade down, for
thinner panels raise the slitter blade.
1. Using a 9/16 wrench, loosen the lock bolt.
2. Loosen the nut between the aluminum post and the metal frame.
3. Depending on blade depth, loosen the bolt to tighten the nut or vice versa. Repeat the same steps on the opposite side of
the slitter.
4. Tighten the lock bolt on both sides prior to use.
Never go above an 1/8" reveal. Slitter is not intended to cut through ribs.
ADJUSTING FOR DESIRED ANGLE
1. Unclamp the Vice Grip beneath the Table
2. Adjust to the angle needed
3. Tighten the clamp on the Vice grip and lock into place
Maximum cutting angle - 60 inches

How To Use Hemmer Component
Rotating Arm
Clamping Handle
AFTER THE PANEL IS NOTCHED AND CUT
1. Slide notched panel down to the hemmer station.
2. Make sure the station is set to the appropriate slope.
3. Slightly lift the operator handle at the top to allow the panel to hit the back of the fencing of the hemmer bar.
4. Clamp panel by pulling the handle in a downward position until you feel it lock into place.
5. Grab rotating handle and move in a circular motion. The panel is now hemmed.
6. Unwind rotating handle back towards the original position.
7. Slide panel o hemming die and move forward through hemmer.
*If you would like a tighter hem, return the hemmed panel to the hemming station and press down with the hemming bar.
ADJUSTABLE SHOES
The shoes allow for even amount of pressure across the panel for the perfect hem. These shoes should be adjusted depending
on the length of the hem you are trying to create.
TO ADJUST SHOES
All that is needed is an allen wrench. Loosen the nuts to slide the shoes around. To completely remove the shoes, remove the
nuts and pull the shoes o.
ROTATING TABLETOP
Tabletops can be rotated 180 degrees for a trailing edge hem. Just unclamp the vice grip and re-clamp when you’ve reached
the desired angle.
Maximum Hemming Angle - 60 inches
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SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite Helpful Hints
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•When notching your panel, set the "female side" by pulling it towards you slightly biting the panel. Notch your "male side",
followed by the female side then release the panel by pushing the handle away from you. From here, you will be able to pull
your panel through to the next station. *Sometimes your panel may stick to the notchers and most times this is simply due to
the force of notching. You will need to push down on your panel to get the panel to unstick. Recheck your alignments to be
sure there is not too much give.
•Would recommend doing all straights, then adjust and do angles (ex. 2/12, then 6/12, then 8/12).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I hem a trailing edge instead of leading edge?
Rotate the Hemmer to 180 degrees for trailing edge hems.
What if I do multiple profiles?
One set of notchers are included with each SnapTable PRO Hyper-Lite purchase. Additional notchers are available to
accommodate multiple profiles.
What if I need to close the rib of the standing seam panel?
Follow these steps to create your tab over:
• Once notchers are set at correct oset, shift the notcher to add an additional inch on female rib.
(Example: if you are doing a 9/12 valley- move to 10/12 on oset chart). This allows you to snip back 1" of female rib to create
the tab bringing you back to correct oset.
• Notch, then cut panel to length.
• Use your Tin Snips to cut 1" back on pan against the rib, cut top of rib back 1", cut up and remove outside of rib, then fold it
over with your hand. Snip excess to clean up tab.
• At the hemming station, both sides of standing seam must hit flush against fencing inside the hemmer. Clamp down and hem over.
What gauge thickness will the machine allow for?
The suggested maximum panel thickness is 20-gauge.
How do I swap profiles?
For a standard set of Notchers, insert safety pin and lift the notcher directly up to remove notcher from carriage, then
insert new notchers into carriage.
To change from a standard set of nocthers to an angle set, you will need: 9/16 wrench, extension and rachet.
•Slide carriage over to the side so you’re out of the way of the cross beam.
•Remove the bolts that go through the top of the carriage, you will need to loosen the NY lock nut from the bottom of the
carriage. Note – leave the bolt and 2 washers – they are spacers.
•Remove the bolts on the front, the bolt will stay in.
• Grab the angled notcher (be careful with the knives – they are sharp!) put the 2 bolts through the sub-carriage and slide the
angle notcher forward over the bolts.
• Reinstall the bolts by starting them by hand and tighten.
Can I do an up hem?
Yes
• Fully open the hemmer and pull out the hemming bar.
• Using the higher handle (nobbed one) and push that back to its original position.
• Finish bringing the lower handle down.
• Slide the panel through and clamp down.
• Rotate the lower handle slightly up, while holding it, grab the hemming bar and rotate until its flat against your panel.
• Hem up.

HIP/VALLEY
PANEL COVERAGE
Pitch
Angle
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Short to Long Oset Distance (Spread between short and long dimension)
1.00
45.10
12.04
13.05
14.05
15.05
16.06
17.06
18.06
19.07
20.07
21.07
22.08
1.50
45.22
12.09
13.10
14.11
15.12
16.12
17.13
18.14
19.15
20.16
21.16
22.17
2.00
45.39
12.17
13.18
14.19
15.21
16.22
17.23
18.25
19.26
20.28
21.29
22.30
2.50
45.61
12.26
13.28
14.30
15.32
16.34
17.37
18.39
19.41
20.43
21.45
22.47
3.00
45.87
12.37
13.40
14.43
15.46
16.49
17.52
18.55
19.58
20.62
21.65
22.68
3.50
46.17
12.50
13.54
14.58
15.63
16.67
17.71
18.75
19.79
20.83
21.88
22.92
4.00
46.51
12.65
13.70
14.76
15.81
16.87
17.92
18.97
20.03
21.08
22.14
23.19
4.50
46.88
12.82
13.88
14.95
16.02
17.09
18.16
19.22
20.29
21.36
22.43
23.50
5.00
47.29
13.00
14.08
15.17
16.25
17.33
18.42
19.50
20.58
21.67
22.75
23.83
5.50
47.73
13.20
14.30
15.40
16.50
17.60
18.70
19.80
20.90
22.00
23.10
24.20
6.00
48.19
13.42
14.53
15.65
16.77
17.89
19.01
20.12
21.24
22.36
23.48
24.60
6.50
48.68
13.65
14.78
15.92
17.06
18.20
19.33
20.47
21.61
22.75
23.88
25.02
7.00
49.18
13.89
15.05
16.21
17.37
18.52
19.68
20.84
22.00
23.15
24.31
25.47
7.50
49.70
14.15
15.33
16.51
17.69
18.87
20.05
21.23
22.41
23.58
24.76
25.94
8.00
50.24
14.42
15.62
16.83
18.03
19.23
20.43
21.63
22.84
24.04
25.24
26.44
8.50
50.78
14.71
15.93
17.16
18.38
19.61
20.83
22.06
23.28
24.51
25.73
26.96
9.00
51.34
15.00
16.25
17.50
18.75
20.00
21.25
22.50
23.75
25.00
26.25
27.50
9.50
51.90
15.31
16.58
17.86
19.13
20.41
21.68
22.96
24.23
25.51
26.78
28.06
10.00
52.47
15.62
16.92
18.22
19.53
20.83
22.13
23.43
24.73
26.03
27.34
28.64
10.50
53.04
15.95
17.27
18.60
19.93
21.26
22.59
23.92
25.25
26.58
27.90
29.23
11.00
53.60
16.28
17.64
18.99
20.35
21.71
23.06
24.42
25.77
27.13
28.49
29.84
11.50
54.17
16.62
18.01
19.39
20.78
22.16
23.55
24.93
26.32
27.70
29.09
30.47
12.00
54.74
16.97
18.38
19.80
21.21
22.63
24.04
25.46
26.87
28.28
29.70
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1. Select column on top representing the panel coverage width in inches.
2. Select the slope of the roof in the left column.
3. Match row and column to find the oset required on the SnapTable ruler for the angle desired.
4. Move notcher pointer to the calculated oset number on the SnapTable ruler.
5. Bump notchers as necessary to correct for construction variations aecting the angle of cut.
Hip and Valley Oset Chart
Disclaimer: The snaptable oset chart and ruler are intended to provide an
approximate starting point for the correct angle calculation on a given roof.
Every roof is dierent and adjustments will be necessary to account for
construction variables. Swenson makes no warranty as to the suitability of
a particular ruler setting to achieve the correct roof slope. Likewise, the cut
angle and width of the hem are entirely dependent on accurate measurements
by the operator and test cutting to assure proper fit on the roof.
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