McIntyre 407 - Shearing Large Items; Shearing Small Items; 4.7. Shearing Large Items; 4.6. Protective Clothing

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4.7. Shearing Large Items
Always adjust the Blade Guard to suit the material to be cut.
If the Jaw stops moving part way through cutting a large item, release the Foot Pedal.
Ensure that the material to be cut is within the capacity of the Shear (See Section 3.4,
Page 12), if it is try to cut the material again ensuring that the Foot Pedal is fully
depressed. If the Jaw stops again consult the Troubleshooting Guide (See Section 6.1,
Page 30)
4.8. Shearing Small Items
When shearing small items, always use tongs or long handled pliers in order to keep
hands well clear of the Blade and Blade Guard.
Do Not feed small items directly by hand.