Woodstock 52" FOOT SHEAR M1044 - Manual (Page 19)

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M1044 52" Foot Shear
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Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Won't cut material. 1. Improper blade gap distance. 1. Widen gap to accommodate thicker gauge material.
Cuts aren't square. 1. Blade gap unequal across length.
2. Too much bow in blade.
3. Inadequate pressure plate pres-
sure.
4. Uneven contact with guides.
1. Adjust blade gap to be equal across length.
2. Correct blade bow.
3. Adjust gap of pressure plate.
4. Maintain consistent contact with guides.
Poor quality of cuts,
ripping or tearing. 1. Dull blades.
2. Poor blade gap set up.
3. Loose gibs. 1. Replace or sharpen blades.
2. Adjust blade set up.
3. Remove play from gibs.
Material creasing
around pressure
plate or blade during
shearing. 1. Pressure plate not adjusted
properly.
2. Material being sheared is too
narrow.
3. Debris under workpiece or on
pressure plate fingers.
1. Adjust pressure plate to provide adequate pressure.
2. Never cut material with a width of less than 8x its
thickness.
3. Clean surfaces before use.
SERVICE
This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made dur-
ing the life of your machine.
If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock
International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: [email protected].
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