BORMANN PRO BMC8500 Power Shear User Manual

BORMANN PRO BMC8500 Power Shear

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• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial business or for equivalent purposes.
• To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair, or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.

Technical Data

Rated voltage:| 230v-50Hz
Input power:| 850W
No load speed:| 1600rpm
Cutting capacity:| Steel sheet: 3.2mm
Stainless steel:2.5mm

Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

• a) Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
• c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
  shock.

Personal safety

• a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influ-ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
  Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
  can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools oper-ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per-formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Additional safety instructions

1. Hold the tool firmly.
2. Secure the workpiece firmly.
3. Keep hands away from moving parts.
4. Edges and chips Of the workpiece are sharp.
5. Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you put on thickly-bottomed shoes to prevent injury.
6. Do not put the tool on the chips of the workpiece. Otherwise, it can cause damage and trouble to the tool.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
9. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.
10. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after the operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
11. Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause serious accidents by electric shock.
12. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.

WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with the product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

Description of main parts

1. Handle
2. ON/OFF trigger
3. Trigger lock switch
4. Base
5. Cutting blades.

Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power outlet before making any adjustments.

Functional Description

CAUTION! Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed Switch can be locked in the ‘ON” position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when locking the tool in the “ON” position and maintain a firm
grasp on the tool. To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the “I (ON)” position. For continuous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it. To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide it toward the “O (OFF)” position. Permissible shearing thickness The groove on the yoke serves as a thickness gauge for shearing mild or stainless steel plates. If the material fits within the groove, it is shearable. The thickness of materials to be sheared depends upon the type (strength) of the material.

1. Gauge for stainless
2. Gauge for mild steel

Assembly

• CAUTION! Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
• Blade inspection
• Before using the tool, check the blades for wear. Dull, worn blades will result in a poor shearing action, and the service life of the tool will be shortened.
• Rotating or replacing blades
• Both the upper and lower blades have four cutting edges on each side (the front and back). When the cutting edge becomes dull, rotate both the upper and the lower blades 900 to expose new cutting edges.
• When all eight edges are dull on both the upper and lower blades, replace both blades with new ones. Each time blades are rotated or replaced, proceed as follows.

1. Hex wrench
2. Loosen
3. Upper blade securing bolt
4. Lower blade
5. Upper blade

Remove the blade securing bolts with the hex wrench provided and then rotate or replace the blades. Some tools have one washer between the upper blade and the blade holder. When the tool has a washer, be sure to use the thin washer when reassembling.

1. Blade holder
2. Thin washer
3. Upper blade
4. Upper blade securing bolt

NOTE: No thin washers are used for the lower blade Install the upper blade and tighten the upper blade securing bolt with the hex wrench. Press up on the upper blade while tightening it.

1. Upper blade securing bolt
2. Tighten
3. Upper blade

After securing the upper blade, be sure that there is no gap left between the upper blade and the beveled surface of the blade holder.

1. Blade holder
2. Upper blade securing bolt
3. Upper blade
4. No gap allowed

When installing the lower blade onto the yoke, the lower blade should be pressed against the yoke so as to be contacting the beveled portions A and B of the yoke and the tip C of the lower blade positioning screw while you tighten the lower blade securing bolt. There must be no clearance between A, B, and C during installation.

1. Tighten
2. Lower blade
3. Yoke
4. Yoke
5. Lower blade positioning screw
6. Lower blade

NOTE: The lower blade positioning screw is factory-assembled. Do not tamper with it.

Operation

Holding material and shearing method
WARNING!
Before operating the tool, be sure to firmly tighten the upper blade securing bolt and the lower blade securing bolt. Loosen bolts may cause blades to come off, resulting in a serious injury. When cutting, always place the shear on the workpiece so that the material cut away is positioned on the right side of the operator. The materials for cutting should be fastened to the workbench by means of work-holders.

Always hold the tool firmly with one hand on the housing. Do not touch the metal part. Keep the shear moving parallel with the material.

Maximum cutting width
Cutting line Stay within the specified maximum cutting width (A): Case of length 1,800 mm (70-7/8″).

• The minimum cutting radius is 30 mm (1-3/16″) when cutting 1.0 mm (20 ga.) of mild steel.

Maintenance

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform an inspection or maintenance. Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner, alcohol, or the like. Discoloration, deformation, or cracks may result. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection, and replacement, and any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Bormann Authorized or Factory Service Center, always using Bormann replacement parts.

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