Page 3 - Contents
SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A IN TE N A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R AT IO N S SA FE T Y IN TR O DU CT IO N USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 2 Wood...
Page 4 - Woodstock Technical Support; Specifications; INTRODUCTION
-2- M1044 52" Foot Shear IN TR O DU CT IO N Woodstock Technical Support We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, parts are miss- ing, or a defect is found, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tec...
Page 5 - M1044 Controls and Features
-3- M1044 52" Foot Shear IN TR O DU CT IO N M1044 Controls and Features A A. Foot Pedal B. Front Extension Arms C. Front Stop D. Pressure Plate E. Bevel Gauge F. Scale G. Rear Extension Arms H. Rear Adjustment Blocks I. Table B C D E F G H I
Page 6 - SAFETY; READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; Standard Safety Instructions; NOTICE
-4- M1044 52" Foot Shear SA FE T Y SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY. Machinery presents serious injury hazards to untrained us...
Page 8 - Additional Safety Instructions for Foot Shears
-6- M1044 52" Foot Shear SA FE T Y Additional Safety Instructions for Foot Shears USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be complete—every shop environment is diffe...
Page 9 - Unpacking; SET UP; Inventory
-7- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE T U P The SHOP FOX ® Model M1044 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP FOX ® dealer immediately. Unpacking SET UP The following is a description of the main components shipp...
Page 11 - Mounting to Shop Floor; Lifting Shear
-9- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE T U P We recommend that you mount your new foot shear to the floor for safety and to offer the best performance. Since floor materials vary, floor mounting hardware is not included. Generally, you can bolt your foot shear to the floor using the options described below...
Page 13 - Rear Extension Arms
-11- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE T U P To adjust the pressure plate, do these steps: 1. Tighten the hex nut on top of the spring, then raise the pressure plate off the table. 2. Insert the shim stock under a pressure plate finger, turn the hex nut to lower the pressure plate until it makes light con...
Page 14 - Blade Adjustment
-12- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE T U P The blade adjustment has been made at the factory before shipment. A few test cuts will determine if this adjustment is satisfactory for your needs. If it is, you are ready to start using your foot shear. However, you may find it necessary to check the blade ad...
Page 15 - Adjusting Blade Bow; Finger Guard; DO NOT REMOVE FINGER
-13- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE T U P The blade bow of the moving blade is adjusted by loos- ening or tightening the bow bolt at the center of the straightening rod (see Figure 11 ). Observe the change in the gap when the moving blade is just below the top of the fixed blade. After making adjustmen...
Page 16 - OPERATIONS; General
-14- M1044 52" Foot Shear O PE R AT IO N S OPERATIONS General The Model M1044 will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding...
Page 17 - Shearing Tips
-15- M1044 52" Foot Shear O PE R AT IO N S Always wear safety glasses when oper- ating the 52" Foot Shear. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury. 16 GA. 18 GA. 20 GA. Mild Steel 0.060" 0.048" 0.036" Stainless NA NA 0.031" Cold Rolled 0.048" 0.035" 0....
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; Return Spring Tension; Blade Care; Lubrication
-16- M1044 52" Foot Shear M A IN TE N A N CE MAINTENANCE The return spring can be adjusted on the foot lever. To increase the return rate, tighten the hex nuts against the spring as shown in Figure 15 . Return Spring Tension The blades can be removed by removing the eight hex bolts that attach t...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; SERVICE
-17- M1044 52" Foot Shear SE RV IC E Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Won't cut material. 1. Improper blade gap distance. 1. Widen gap to accommodate thicker gauge material. Cuts aren'...
Page 20 - PARTS
-18- M1044 52" Foot Shear PA RT S �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� PARTS
Page 21 - Parts List
-19- M1044 52" Foot Shear PA RT S Parts List REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 1 XM104401 BACK � GAUGE � ASSY 46 XM1044046 STRAIGHTENER � ROD 4 XM104404 FOOT � PEDAL 47 XPN02M HEX � NUT � M10-1.5 5 XPSS10M SET � SCREW � M10-1.5 � X � 20 48 XPSB72M CAP � SCREW � M10-1.5 � X � 30 6...
Page 22 - Warranty
Warranty Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, neg...
Page 23 - Warranty Registration
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