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| === Shearing Steps === | | === Shearing Steps === |
| #Make sure the table and floor are clear prior to shearing. | | #Make sure the table and floor are clear prior to shearing. |
− | #Mark your piece, place it on the right side of the table, and slide your piece in till your cut line is directly under the blade and against the side guard. Make sure your fingers stay out of the clamp down or you can accidentally crush your fingers if not careful. | + | #Mark your piece, place it on the right side of the table, and slide your piece in till your cut line is directly under the blade and against the side guard. Make sure your fingers stay out of the clampdown or you can accidentally crush your fingers if not careful. |
| #With your fingers holding the piece, use the yellow handle to clamp down on your piece. | | #With your fingers holding the piece, use the yellow handle to clamp down on your piece. |
− | #Press down on the pedal with your foot until the shear completely cuts your piece. Before the blade engages the piece, make sure that your piece if held securely by the clamp down. | + | #Press down on the pedal with your foot until the shear completely cuts your piece. Before the blade engages the piece, make sure that your piece if held securely by the clampdown. |
| #Collect all of your pieces, and deburr. | | #Collect all of your pieces, and deburr. |
| == Safety == | | == Safety == |
− | #Never ever put your fingers in the path of the blade or under the clamp down unless you want your fingers cut off!! | + | #Never ever put your fingers in the path of the blade or under the clampdown unless you want your fingers cut off!! |
| #Never leave anything on the table of the shear. | | #Never leave anything on the table of the shear. |
| #After shearing, use caution in handling your pieces as they are most likely sharp. Make sure you deburr. | | #After shearing, use caution in handling your pieces as they are most likely sharp. Make sure you deburr. |
| == Parts of the Machine == | | == Parts of the Machine == |