Drum Deheader Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Operating Instructions ............................
Intended Use Strongway’s Drum Deheader cuts the top off a standard 30- to 55-gallon industrial steel drum, leaving a smooth edge around the rim, enabling the drum to be reused. Deheading a drum becomes an easy one-person operation. The tool is made of forged steel with a replaceable alloy steel blade. Technical Specifications Property Material Drum Size (gal.) Ship Weight (lbs.) Specification Steel 30 - 55 8.0 Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions.
Do not allow the drum deheader to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the drum deheader. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the drum deheader. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
(D). An adjustment will extend the deheader to its fully open position for maximum blade clearance over the drum chime. 2. Tilt the deheader handle away from you. Place the groove in the cutter base (C) on top of the drum chime (Figure 2) and place the blade (D) over the chime, making sure the blade (D) will not be affected by the cutter base (C). Fig. 2 3. Turn the knob (A) clockwise slowly until the cutter base (C) is firmly in contact with the side of the drum.
Figure 4 Figure5 Note: Each time you overlap a cut, the edge will become smoother. 5. Repeat step 4 until the desired cut is complete. Maintenance 1. Lubricate moving parts periodically. 2. Check bolts and nuts frequently for tightness.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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