Grizzly H5503 User Manual

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14 GAUGE SWIVEL HEAD SHEARS

MODEL H5503

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of

checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before operation.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use

power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6. WATCH FOR SHARP EDGES, this tool may produce a sharp edge on sheet metal.

7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

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10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD

for the tool. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO

NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a

vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

AMP LENGTH

RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 16 16 16 7-10 16 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-

vicing and changing accessories.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure

switch is in off position before plugging in.

18. USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the

owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn the power off,

and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

21. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED USERS TO RUN THIS TOOL WHILE UNSUPERVISED.

22. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE TOOL. Seek formal

training or research books or magazines that specialize in power tools.

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INTRODUCTION

Commentary

Most importantly, we stand behind our tools. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901 E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model H5503 14 Gauge Swivel Head Shears. This model is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine power tools. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of troublefree, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

This shear features a 120 volt, 4 amp, 3⁄

HP motor and a heavy duty aluminum head that swivels 360˚. It can cut up to 14 gauge mild steel and 18 gauge stainless steel, and is capable of cutting 12.5 feet per minute.

We are pleased to provide this manual with the Model H5503. It was written to encourage safety considerations and guide you through general operating procedures and maintenance. This manual represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible.

The specifications, details, and photographs in this manual represent the Model H5503 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

/O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Read the manual before assembly and operation. Become familiar with this tool, its safety instructions, and its operation before beginning any work. Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed.

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