STRUTSLAYR™ Strut Shear Head Instructions
STRUTSLAYR™ Strut Shear Head
Instructions
being used before operating. Failure to follow all warnings
and instructions may result in property damage or serious
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Large forces are generated during product use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand clear during
use and wear appropriate protective equipment, including eye
protection.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the strut shear
head during the press tool cycle. Your fingers or hands can
be crushed, fractured, or amputated if they are caught in the
strut shear head or bet ween the strut shear head, press tool,
strut and surroundings.
• Only use appropriate Press Tools with the strut shear
head (see Specifications). Use of other tools with the shear
head may damage the shear head or result in serious person-
al injury.
• Never repair or modify a damaged strut shear head. A strut
shear head that has been welded, ground, drilled or modified
in any manner can break during use. Never replace individual
components other than the shearing dies. Discard damaged
s shear head to reduce the risk of injury.
• Only use the strut shear head to cut material for which
the head/dies are designed. Cutting improper material may
damage the shear head or result in serious personal injury.
• Properly support strut and strut shear/press tool during
use. Failure to properly support the material and equipment
can cause tipping, falling material and equipment and serious
injury. Keep others out of the work area while cutting.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctech-
services@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800)
519-3456.
Description
RIDGID
STRUTSLAYR™ Strut Shear Head is designed to shear
®
up to 12ga (2.5 mm) mild steel strut channel per the Specifica-
tions. The Strut Shear Head is an interchangeable attachment for
some RIDGID
Standard 32kN Press Tools. Cuts are made in a
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single cycle of the press tool. Cuts are burr-free (with dedicated
dies), square, and completed in under 5 seconds. The strut shear
head is not designed for cutting installed strut in place.
Specifications
Cutting Capability ..... Up to 12ga 1
or 1
5
strut channel to the MFMA-4 Standard. Not for
use with Stainless Steel strut.
Weight of Head ...... 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) (including dies, not including
press tool)
Press Tool
Compatibility ......... RIDGID
(Such as the RP340 and RP330). Not for use
with RIDGID 320-E and CT-400 Press Tools.
Printed 8/19
EC43837/06
The Emerson logo and RIDGID logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. or RIDGID, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
WARNING
Read and understand these
instructions, the Press Tool
operator's manual, and the
warnings and instructions for
all equipment and material
product:
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5
5
8
8
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13
8
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Standard Series 32kN Press Tools
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All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
Cut
Squareness .......... +/- 2° (Strut must extend past strut support)
Shearing Dies ....... 1
Tape Measure Slot
Side
Plate
Moving Die
Guard
Strut
Support
Figure 1 – STRUTSLAYR Shear Head
Inspection/Maintenance
Before each use, inspect the strut shear head for issues that could
affect safe use.
1. Remove the strut shear head from the press tool.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the tool and head, includ-
ing handles and controls. This aids in inspection and helps
prevent the machine from slipping from your grip.
3. Inspect head for:
• Proper assembly and completeness (See Figure 1).
• Broken, cracked, bent, missing, loose, or binding parts or
other damage to the head and dies.
• Chipping or cracking of the dies (See Figure 2A).
• Damage to mounting tabs or to arm hinge area (See Fi-
gure 2B).
• Presence and readability of Warning Decal (As shown in
Figure 1).
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and normal
operation.
If any issues are found, do not use the Strut Shear Head
until corrected.
©2019 RIDGID, Inc.
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" x
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" (41mm x 21mm) Dedicated Die
5
13
8
16
(Cat. No. 64033)
1
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" x 1
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" (41mm x 41mm) Dedicated Die
5
5
8
8
(Cat. No. 64038)
1
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" x
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" (41mm x 21mm) and 1
5
13
8
16
(41mm x 41mm) Combo Die (Cat. No. 64043)
See RIDGID.com for a complete listing.
Stationary
Die
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5
5
8
8
Arms
Mounting Tab
Warning Label
999-999-155.10
REV. A