900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:32 AM Page 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 11 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 22 Instruction manual Double Insulated Shear MODEL 6602 MODEL 6604 To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:32 AM Page 2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:32 AM Page 3 influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS FOR SHEARS 1. ALWAYS hold the tool as instructed in HOW TO HOLD TOOL section. This will prevent accidental shock resulting from cutting a live wire when cutting into a wall or other blind area. 2. KEEP hands away from cutting area. 3. ALWAYS use sharp cutting tools. 4. STAY CLEAR of end pieces that may fall after being cut off. 5. ALWAYS KEEP the power cord away from the edge of the material being sheared.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 6 OPERATION HOW TO HOLD SHEAR WARNlNG: The gear housing, intermediate plate, and cutting head may be made live if the tool cuts into live wiring. To prevent accidental shock, the tool must be held as shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 TO START AND STOP SHEAR CAUTION: Make sure switch is in OFF position and hands, body and clothing are clear of cutting head before connecting tool to power circuit. 1. Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 2, to start motor.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 7 HOW TO USE SHEAR Model 6602: Be sure the material to be sheared is firmly supported. Clamping is recommended to insure control of the tool and the workpiece. Place side knives of shear slightly on the edge of the top side of the workpiece to steady tool. Squeeze the trigger switch and guide shear into work. The tool cuts freely with only slight pressure. Forcing the tool will not make it cut faster. Always use sharp cutters.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 8 1. Place the side knives (D) and (E) back into the shear housing, insert a cap screw through center hole in shear housing, side knife (E), spacer bushing (C), side knife, (D), and thread screw into housing threads one or two turns. DO NOT TIGHTEN. 2. Coat remaining spacer bushing (C) with lubricant and insert into hole in center blade (F).
00276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 9 SERVICING THE ECCENTRIC BEARING (see Fig. 4) NOTE: For model 6602 only, Model 6604 does not require this service. Once every three months, depending upon usage, remove the shear head from the power unit following the A instructions in the REPLACING CUTTERS section of the manual. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE DISASSEMBLING. Put a few drops of heavy oil on the Fig. 4 eccentric bearing assembly (A) Fig.
900276 - 10-31-01.qxd 2/13/02 8:33 AM Page 10 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
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