1. GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Pease read and understand perfectly the present instruction before using the machine.
SIMA S.A. thanks you for your trust in our products and for purchasing the ELECTRICAL SHEAR model CEL.
This manual provides you with the necessary instructions to start, use, maintain and in your case, repair of the
present machine. All aspects as far as the safety and health of the users is concerned have been stated. Respecting
all instructions and recommendations guarantees safety and low maintenance. As such, reading this manual carefully
is compulsory for any person responsible for the use, maintenance or repair of this machine.
It is recommended to have always this manual in an easily accessible place where the machine is being
used.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SIMA S.A., ELECTRICAL SHEAR model CEL, have been designed and manufactured to be used in work sites to
cut steel reinforced and flat bars for construction, using interchangeable blades, mounted onto the cutting jaws.
Any other use of the machine is considered inadequate and can cause danger. Therefore, it is expressively
prohibited.
The manual shear model CEL has been designed and manufactured to cut flat and reinforced steel bars used
for construction and passive steel armatures for structural concrete by means of two interchangeable blades
mounted onto the cutting jaw.
The cutting operation is done manually by pushing the bar on the roller, dropping the bar into the cutting
throat, lowering the protection guard and pressing the pedal.
The CEL models are furnished with a ring to elevate the machine.
The machine is equipped with wheels and handlebars to facilitate their movement and transport for short
distances.
The internal mechanical components that are subject to wearing have been treated thermally to guaranty
their long durability and high performance.
The main body of the machine is a mono-block made of cast iron.
Cutting is performed by means a pedal or a handlebar.
The blades are rectangular with four cutting faces.
Internal mechanisms are bathed in oil.
The frame of the machine is painted in oven with a highly resistance, anti-corrosion epoxy polyester paint.
The electrical equipment of the machine complies with the EC safety norms.
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