14 GAUGE SWIVEL HEAD SHEARS
MODEL H5503
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © JUNE, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF
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SAFETY
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This 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 progres-
sion of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by them-
selves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident pre-
vention measures.
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 infor-
mation about proper operation of the equipment.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form
a
habit of
6. WATCH FOR SHARP EDGES, this
tool may produce a sharp edge on
sheet metal.
checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before operation.
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do
the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT
force tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use
power tools in damp or wet loca-
tions, or where any flammable or
noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.
9. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLU-
ENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
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 con-
tain a ground wire and plug pin.
Always repair or replace extension
cords if they become damaged.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
vicing and changing accessories.
17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN-
TIONAL STARTING. Make sure
switch is in off position before plug-
ging in.
18. USE
THE
RECOMMENDED
Consult the
ACCESSORIES.
owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
AMP
RATING
0-6
LENGTH
50ft
16
25ft
16
16
16
14
12
10
100ft
16
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 align-
ment 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.
7-10
16
16
12
12
14
14
12
10
No
11-12
13-16
17-20
21-30
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11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO
NOT wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in mov-
ing parts. Non-slip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Turn the power off,
and do not leave tool until it comes to
a complete stop.
12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eye-
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED
USERS TO RUN THIS TOOL
WHILE UNSUPERVISED.
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.
22. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP
USING THE TOOL. Seek formal
training or research books or maga-
zines that specialize in power tools.
14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
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INTRODUCTION
Most importantly, we stand behind our
Commentary
tools. If you have any service questions or
parts requests, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
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 trouble-
free, enjoyable operation and proof of
Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-
faction.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
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This shear features a 120 volt, 4 amp, ⁄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 pro-
cedures and maintenance. This manual
represents our effort to produce the best
documentation possible.
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 infor-
mation is not understood or followed.
The specifications, details, and pho-
tographs in this manual represent the
Model H5503 as supplied when the manu-
al was prepared. However, owing to
Grizzly’s policy of continuous improve-
ment, 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.
Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
C
/O
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
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OPERATION
Preparing For Operation
Before performing a cut, you will need to
prepare the workpiece.
Check the type and the gauge of the mate-
rial that will be cut. Make sure the capaci-
ty of the shears can handle the material to
be cut.
Cutting Capacities:
• Up to 14 gauge sheet metal
• Up to 18 gauge stainless steel
Operating these shears can propel
objects into the air, causing immedi-
ate eye damage. To protect yourself,
always wear American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) approved
safety glasses or goggles when oper-
ating this equipment. To protect your
hands, always wear leather hand pro-
tection when operating this shear.
Make sure that the workpiece is secure
before starting the cut.
Swivel Head
The aluminum head on the Model H5503 is
capable of rotating 360˚.
To rotate the head of the shears:
Test Run
Before performing any cutting operations,
test run the tool.
1.
Loosen the middle and rear
setscrews (shown with arrows in
Figure 2) on the side of the shear-
head.
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.
Figure 2. Loosening set screw.
2.
Rotate the head until the desired
position is reached, then tighten the
setscrews.
Figure 1. ON/OFF Trigger.
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Cutting
Trigger Lock
The trigger lock allows you to cut without
holding in the trigger.
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.
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.
2.
3.
Layout the cut lines in your material
with a scribe or writing utensil.
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.
To operate the trigger lock when cut-
ting:
When making an inside cut, drill a starting
hole in the material. This will provide an
interior starting edge to cut the material.
1.
2.
Begin cutting the material.
While cutting, press the trigger lock
button into the handle as shown in
Figure 4.
3.
4.
Continue cutting without holding
down the trigger.
Squeeze in the trigger and the trig-
ger lock will disengage.
Figure 3. Starting at the edge.
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 4. Trigger Lock
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.
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4.
Remove the middle blade and side
blades from the housing. Keep the
spacer bushing for re-assembly.
Changing Blades
To change the blades:
5.
6.
Sharpen or replace the blades.
1.
2.
Make sure the tool is disconnected
from the power supply.
Install the blades back into the hous-
ing.
Unscrew the three cap screws in the
head of the shears and set them
aside.
Note— Reassemble the blades back
into the housing the same way they
were taken out. Make note of their
orientation.
3.
Remove the head assembly from
the main body of the shear by pulling
it forward (Figure 5).
7.
Place the head around the gear box
cover ring and tighten the cap
screws to lock it into position.
Figure 5. Shear head removal.
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Changing Motor Brushes
Always disconnect the power from the
tool before performing any mainte-
nance.
Carbon motor brushes are an important
factor in maintaining quality power tool per-
formance.
•
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.
To change the motor brushes:
1. Remove the four screws in the handle
cover (Figure 8).
Screws
Figure 8. Handle cover screws.
Figure 6. Lubricating shear.
•
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.
2. Remove the old motor brushes from
the side of the motor casing (Figure
9).
Bearing
Assembly
Gear Box
Cover
Figure 9. Carbon brushes.
Figure 7. Bearing lubrication area.
3. Replace the carbon brushes and reat-
tach the handle cover.
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Basic Care
Cleaning Shear
Use a good solvent to clean the jaw
assembly of the shear. Avoid getting sol-
vent 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.
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.
Do not allow dust, chips, sand, etc. into the
air vent holes. This could lead to motor fail-
ure and premature bushing failure.
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.
Never use use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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!
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NOTES
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DESCRIPTION
REF
PART #
1
PH5503001
PH5503002
PH5503003
PW05M
BODY COVER
2
BEARING STAND
STATOR
3
4
FLAT WASHER 4MM
SPECIAL TAP SCREW M4-X 62
BEARING 607Z
FAN COVER
5
PH5503005
P607
6
7
PH5503007
PH5503008
PH5503009
PH5503010
PH5503011
P608ZZ
8
ROTOR
9
BEARING STAND
GEAR BOX
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
SEALING MAT
BEARING 608ZZ
GEAR BOX
PH5503013
PH5503014
PH5503015
PH5503016
P6000
COVER OF GEAR BOX
SPACER
SPECIAL TAP SCREW 4MM X42MM
BALL BEARING 6000ZZ
SPACER 11MM
INT RETAINING RING 27
NEEDLE BEARING
CAM BEARING
BLADE HOUSING
SPECIAL NUT
PH5503018
PR46M
PH5503020
PH5503021
PH5503022
PH5503023
PH5503024
PH5503025
PH5503026
PH5503027
PH5503028
PH5503029
PH5503030
PH5503031
PHTEK10
BLADE
BLADE
BUSHING
BLADE
SPECIAL CAP SCREW
SWITCH
POWER CORD
BRACKET
TAP SCREW 4MM X11MM
TAP SCREW M4 X 20
HANDLE
PHTEK8M
PH5503034
PH5503035
PH5503036
CARBON BRUSH (2)
GRIZZLY ID LABEL
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original
purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly
or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of main-
tenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be
implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are here-
by limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent that the
merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so
warrants. In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price
paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State
of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, con-
tingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details.
We will then issue you a “Return Authorization Number,” which must be clearly posted on
the outside as well as the inside of the carton. We will not accept any item back without this
number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they con-
stantly strive to achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our
products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this
warranty.
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the man-
ual.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail:
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again
soon!
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