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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⁄
4
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.
C
/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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OPERATION
Test Run
Operating these shears can propel
objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself,
always wear American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) approved
safety glasses or goggles when operating this equipment. To protect your
hands, always wear leather hand protection when operating this shear.
Swivel Head
Preparing For Operation
Before performing a cut, you will need to
prepare the workpiece.
Check the type and the gauge of the material that will be cut. Make sure the capacity of the shears can handle the material to
be cut.
Cutting Capacities:
• Up to 14 gauge sheet metal
• Up to 18 gauge stainless steel
Make sure that the workpiece is secure
before starting the cut.
Figure 2. Loosening set screw.
Figure 1. ON/OFF Trigger.
Before performing any cutting operations,
test run the tool.
1. Connect the tool to a power source
and squeeze the trigger (Figure 1).
2. If everything appears to be in working
order, you are ready to set up a cut.
The aluminum head on the Model H5503 is
capable of rotating 360˚.
To rotate the head of the shears:
1. Loosen the middle and rear
setscrews (shown with arrows in
Figure 2) on the side of the shearhead.
2. Rotate the head until the desired
position is reached, then tighten the
setscrews.
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Cutting Trigger Lock
To start a cutting operation:
1. Choose a work space that is ade-
quate for the size of material to be
cut and secure the workpiece.
2. Layout the cut lines in your material
with a scribe or writing utensil.
3. Start cutting at the edge of the work-
piece as shown in FIgure 3. You
must apply forward pressure to
begin cutting. DO NOT force shears
through the workpiece.
Note—If everything is properly adjusted
and in working order, there should be a
spiral trail of sheet metal exiting the shear
as you make your cut.
Figure 3. Starting at the edge.
Figure 4. Trigger Lock
To operate the trigger lock when cutting:
1. Begin cutting the material.
2. While cutting, press the trigger lock
button into the handle as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Continue cutting without holding
down the trigger.
4. Squeeze in the trigger and the trig-
ger lock will disengage.
Never start a cut with the trigger
lock on. Only engage the trigger lock
when the shears have entered and
started cutting the workpiece.
Serious personal injury and damage
to the workpiece can occur.
The removed spiral metal is sharp.
DO NOT try to remove the metal
from the workpiece by hand. Use
heavy leather gloves when handling.
Serious personal injury could occur.
The trigger lock allows you to cut without
holding in the trigger.
When making an inside cut, drill a starting
hole in the material. This will provide an
interior starting edge to cut the material.
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Changing Blades
To change the blades:
1. Make sure the tool is disconnected
from the power supply.
2. Unscrew the three cap screws in the
head of the shears and set them
aside.
3. Remove the head assembly from
the main body of the shear by pulling
it forward (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Shear head removal.
4. Remove the middle blade and side
blades from the housing. Keep the
spacer bushing for re-assembly.
5. Sharpen or replace the blades.
6. Install the blades back into the hous-
ing.
Note— Reassemble the blades back
into the housing the same way they
were taken out. Make note of their
orientation.
7. Place the head around the gear box
cover ring and tighten the cap
screws to lock it into position.
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Lubrication
Always disconnect the power from the
tool before performing any maintenance.
• Place one drop of light machine oil in
the shear jaws (as shown in Figure 6)
before every use. Wipe off any excess
oil to avoid dust build-up.
Figure 6. Lubricating shear.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 7. Bearing lubrication area.
• Place a few drops of heavy oil on the
bearing assembly (Figure 7). Remove
the gear box cover and lubricate the
backside of the bearing assembly.
Changing Motor Brushes
Carbon motor brushes are an important
factor in maintaining quality power tool performance.
To change the motor brushes:
1. Remove the four screws in the handle
cover (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Handle cover screws.
Figure 9. Carbon brushes.
2. Remove the old motor brushes from
the side of the motor casing (Figure
9).
3. Replace the carbon brushes and reat-
tach the handle cover.
Screws
Gear Box
Cover
Bearing
Assembly
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Cleaning Shear
Use a good solvent to clean the jaw
assembly of the shear. Avoid getting solvent on the plastic body of the shear as it
may damage the plastic. Always be sure
that the shear is dry before using it again.
Do not allow dust, chips, sand, etc. into the
air vent holes. This could lead to motor failure and premature bushing failure.
Never use use gasoline or other flammable liquids to clean this tool.
Vapors in the tool may ignite, causing
the tool to explode. Ignoring this
warning may lead to serious personal
injury or even death!
Basic Care
The following should be performed on the
tool when applicable:
• Blow off dirt, dust and debris from the
tool and out of the air vents.
• Maintain a sharp edge on your blades
for the best performance.
• Clean the power cord and coil it neatly
when the tool is not in use.
• Repair or replace damaged parts.
• Keep the blade safety cover on when
the tool is not in use.
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DESCRIPTION
REF
PART #
1 PH5503001 BODY COVER
2 PH5503002 BEARING STAND
3 PH5503003 STATOR
4 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM
5 PH5503005 SPECIAL TAP SCREW M4-X 62
6 P607 BEARING 607Z
7 PH5503007 FAN COVER
8 PH5503008 ROTOR
9 PH5503009 BEARING STAND
10 PH5503010 GEAR BOX
11 PH5503011 SEALING MAT
12 P608ZZ BEARING 608ZZ
13 PH5503013 GEAR BOX
14 PH5503014 COVER OF GEAR BOX
15 PH5503015 SPACER
16 PH5503016 SPECIAL TAP SCREW 4MM X42MM
17 P6000 BALL BEARING 6000ZZ
18 PH5503018 SPACER 11MM
19 PR46M INT RETAINING RING 27
20 PH5503020 NEEDLE BEARING
21 PH5503021 CAM BEARING
22 PH5503022 BLADE HOUSING
23 PH5503023 SPECIAL NUT
24 PH5503024 BLADE
25 PH5503025 BLADE
26 PH5503026 BUSHING
27 PH5503027 BLADE
28 PH5503028 SPECIAL CAP SCREW
29 PH5503029 SWITCH
30 PH5503030 POWER CORD
31 PH5503031 BRACKET
32 PHTEK10 TAP SCREW 4MM X11MM
33 PHTEK8M TAP SCREW M4 X 20
34 PH5503034 HANDLE
35 PH5503035 CARBON BRUSH (2)
36 PH5503036 GRIZZLY ID LABEL
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Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail:
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