MODEL T23094 PNEUMATIC METAL SHEAR OWNER'S MANUAL Copyright © APRIL, 2011 By Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Warning: No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape or form without the written approval of Grizzly Industrial, inc.
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
Table of Contents SAFETY.............................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools......................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Shears..................................................3 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................4 Foreword.......................
SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretching. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools lubricated and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION.
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer this manual with your new T23094! We've made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs of the T23094 we used when writing this manual. However, sometimes we still make an occasional mistake. We stand behind our products. If you have any service questions, parts requests or general questions about the product, please call or write us at the location listed below.
Identification Body Head Angled Slide ⁄ " Quick Disconnect Fitting Removed 14 Trigger Jaw Set Filter Screen Jaw Retaining Cap Screws Swivel Head Cap Screw Exhaust Port Figure 1. Components and controls. This tool presents serious injury hazards to untrained users.
SECTION 2: SETUP Unpacking Assembly Your tool was carefully packaged for safe transportation. Remove the packaging materials from around your tool and inspect it. If you discover the tool is damaged, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. To assemble the pneumatic shear: 1. Remove the plastic plug from the air inlet in the handle. Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
SECTION 3: OPERATIONS Operation Overview To complete a typical cutting operation, the following is done: 1. Put on safety goggles and gloves. This tool presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before using the tool! 2. Mark the cut line, secure the workpiece, and clamp a guide to the workpiece if needed. 3. Determine if the swivel head needs to be rotated for optimum tool control and cut line viewing.
SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES T23103—12" Slip Roll This slip roll is just the ticket for live steamers, model makers and small jobbers. With its 12" ground and polished rolls it can handle mild steel up to 22 gauge and also has 5 ⁄ 32", 15 ⁄ 64" and 5 ⁄ 16" diameter grooves to handle rod and wire. A great little machine! T20881—In-Line Lubricator 1 ⁄4" NPT T20887—Pressure Regulator 1 ⁄4" NPT G6261—Water Filter 1 ⁄4" NPT Install an in-line lubricator to apply oil automatically.
G8780—Portable hand punch. Producing 1 ton of force, this Hand Punch has a 16 gauge capacity in mild steel, brass and aluminum. Much quicker and safer than drilling thin stock and leaves no ragged edges. Includes 3 ⁄ 32", 1⁄ 8", 5 ⁄ 32", 3 ⁄ 16", 7⁄ 32", 1⁄4" and 9 ⁄ 32" dies and wrenches. T10172—Sheet Metal Shrinker Stretcher Make smooth radius curves in sheet metal without cutting, welding, heating or hammering.
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ACCIDENTAL START HAZARD! Disconnect before service. AIR PRESSURE HAZARD! Never exceed max PSI rating for tool. EYE INJURY HAZARD! Wear safety goggles with full eye protection from all sides when using or servicing this shear. Lubrication Daily Maintenance In most cases for perodic tool use, manual lubrication is sufficiant. However, if the tool is to be used on a consistent basis, we recommend installing an automatic oiler to eliminate dry runs and ensure maximum tool life.
SECTION 6: SERVICE Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: Air tool repairs must be completed by a qualified service person. Symptom Possible Cause Tool runs at normal speed but bogs down when cutting, or tool runs slowly with little air exiting the exhaust. 1. Pneumatic shear is being 1. Reduce feed pressure. Only cut materials within limits of tool. overloaded. 2. Dress or replace jaws. 2. Jaws are dull or loose. 3. Remove any metal that may be 3. Trigger is at fault. binding trigger from full travel. 4.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution Tool does not operate when the trigger is pressed, but air runs freely from exhaust. 1. Motor is at fault. 1. Motor may be stuck in position from improper storage. Lubricate the air tool, remove the swivel head cap screw and the head. Using a 17mm wrench, rotate the spindle back and forth slightly a few times. Next operate the air tool while re-oiling several times in the process to flush the tool. 2. Replace tool. 2. Motor or gearing is at fault. Tool runs slowly, 1.
SECTION 7: PARTS Main Parts Diagram Parts breakdown provided for reference only. Not all parts shown are available for purchase.
WARRANTY Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
