Mittler Bros Machine & Tool 3000 - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Use caution in handling and moving the foot shear. The foot shear weighs 875 pounds and is top-heavy.
Handling should be performed with proper equipment such as a fork lift.
• Insert forks UNDER main table to lift and move.
INSTALLATION
Locate the brake in a well-lighted area on a solid level floor.
NOTE: The Foot Shear is provided fully assembled.
• Place Smart Tool, Level, / Angle Finder on vertical frame
and resting on edge guide plate –
see photo.
• Adjust Leveling Mount on each front frame leg until each
side reads 90-degrees to parallel frame, so upper blade
holder moves up & down smoothly.
• Tighten jam nut on Leveling Mount.
• Carefully depress the shear foot treadle to check for
binding.
BEFORE USING!!!
Machine should be set up on as FLAT
of surface as possible.
Use Levelling Foot Pad Screw to bring
side plates to exactly 90
˚. This will bring
the sides to parallel and insure that the
Upper Blade Holder moves up and down
smoothly. Lock the jam-nut on the foot
pad. Check the action of the shear by
carefully depressing the treadle and
checking for binding.
Levelling
Screw
Spirit
Level
90
˚
Lift Here