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	For Use On For Use On

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

	For Cutting For Cutting

Sheets

Wire Cloth

	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Straight

Left Curves

Right Curves

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

	Overall Length Overall Length

	No-Load Strokes per Minute No-Load Strokes per Minute

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Voltage Voltage

	For Texture For Texture

Flat

Corrugated

	Current Current

3-5 A

6.2A

15A

	Minimum Cut Radius Minimum Cut Radius

	Plug Type Plug Type

Two Prong

Three Prong

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

OSHA

	Cord Length Cord Length

8 ft.

10 ft.

	Cut Width Cut Width

	Starting Hole Diameter Starting Hole Diameter

	Housing Material Housing Material

Aluminum

Plastic

Magnesium

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1/4

3/8

	Switch Type Switch Type

Variable Speed Trigger

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About Powered Nibblers and Powered Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Use to cut patterns in flat material with minimal material loss and less effort compared to manual cutters.

Style A have an adjustable lower blade to accommodate various metal thicknesses.

Cutters
For Max. Thick.					Material										Replacement Blades
Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade	Housing	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each		Pair
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
(A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
3/64"	3/64"	3/64"	1/2"	10 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	4,000	120V DC 120V AC	4	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	0000000	00000000	000000
(B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
9/64"	1/16"	5/32"	2"	8 3/8"	Steel	Plastic	1,600	120V AC	6.2	8	Two Prong	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Smooth-Edge Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

A double blade creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion. These cutters are also known as slotting shears. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

	For Max. Thick.
	Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Cut Wd.	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Starting Hole Dia.	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met	Includes		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
A	1/16"	3/64"	3/32"	7/32"	7"	14"	Steel	2,500	1/2"	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, CSA Certified, UL Listed	Lubricant, Head-Adjusting Wrench	0000000	0000000
For Use On Aluminum, Steel
B	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	7/32"	4 1/2"	15 1/2"	Steel	2,450	7/32"	20V DC	__	__	__	CSA Certified	Two Batteries, Battery Charger, Bag, Hex Wrench	0000000	000000

Replacement Left Stationary Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Right Stationary Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Battery Pack for Style B	000000000	Each	000000
Replacement Charger for Style B	000000000	Each	000000

Electric Sheet Metal Nibblers

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

Style D can also cut aluminum with the punch, die, and stripper for use on aluminum (sold separately).

Nibblers that comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.243 meet standards for hand-held equipment. Nibblers that meet OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302 fulfill requirements for power-operated hand tools.

For Max. Thick.						Material
Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Cut Wd.	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Punch	Housing	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Flat Stock Cutting Speed, in./min.	Starting Hole Dia.	For Texture	Switch Type	Voltage	Current, A		Each
Cutting Pattern—Right Curves, Straight, Left Curves
(A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
1/16"	3/64"	7/64"	1/4"	1 3/4"	10 1/4"	Steel	Polycarbonate	2,200	74	1/2"	Corrugated, Flat	Push Button	120V DC	5	0000000	0000000
(B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, Nickel
1/8"	3/32"	5/64"	0.24"	2 1/2"	12 1/4"	Steel	Magnesium	1,000	105	1 21/32"	Corrugated, Flat	Toggle	120V DC 120V AC	4	0000000	00000000
(C) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, Nickel
11/64"	1/8"	3/16"	0.21"	6"	13"	Steel	Aluminum	260	48	2 1/2"	Flat	Trigger with Lock	110V AC	3-5	0000000	00000000
(D) For Use On Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, Nickel
1/4"	11/64"	3/8"	1/4"	8"	14 1/4"	Steel	Aluminum	240	48	3 1/2"	Flat	Trigger with Lock	120V AC	15	0000000	00000000
Cutting Pattern—Straight
(D) For Use On Brass, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin, Nickel
1/4"	11/64"	3/8"	1/4"	32"	14 1/4"	Steel	Aluminum	240	48	3 1/2"	Flat	Trigger with Lock	120V AC	15	000000	00000000

Dies
Replacement Die for Style A	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Die for Style C	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Die for Style B	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Die for Style D	0000000	Each	00000
Optional Die for Style D (Required for cutting aluminum)	0000000	Each	00000

Punches
Replacement Punch for Style A	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Punch for Style C	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Punch for Style B	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Punch for Style D	0000000	Each	00000
Optional Punch for Style D (Required for cutting aluminum)	0000000	Each	00000
Optional Punch for Style D (Recommended for cutting stainless steel)	0000000	Each	00000

Strippers
Replacement Stripper for Style C	00000000	Each	000000
Optional Stripper for Style D (Required for cutting aluminum)	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Stripper for Style D	00000000	Each	00000

Gears
Replacement Gear for Style C	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Gear for Style D	00000000	Each	00000

Cords
Replacement Cord for Style C	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Cord for Style B	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Cord for Style D	00000000	Each	00000

Switches
Replacement Toggle Switch for Style B	0000000	Each	000000

Die Holders
Replacement Die Holder for Style B	0000000	Each	0000000

Assembly Screws
Replacement Assembly Screw for Style D	00000000	Each	00000

Grease Fittings
Replacement Grease Fitting for Style D	00000000	Each	00000

Bearings
Replacement Bearing for Style D	00000000	Each	000000

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Minimize material loss and edge distortion with these scissor-like cutters that cut metal up to 1/64" thick. Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut.

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Switch Type	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	16"	Steel	2,500	Variable Speed Trigger	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000000

Replacement Upper Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Lower Blade	0000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known as slotting shears, these cutters have a double blade that creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

	For Max. Thick.
	Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Cut Wd.	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Starting Hole Dia.	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	Includes		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
A	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	7/32"	6"	10"	Steel	2,500	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	0000000	0000000
B	1/16"	3/64"	3/32"	7/32"	7"	10 1/2"	Steel	2,200	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	0000000	000000

Replacement Left Stationary Blade for Style A and B	Each	000000
Replacement Right Stationary Blade for Style A and B	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style B	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A	Each	00000

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	11"	Steel	2,200	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	0000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	0000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Nibblers

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

These nibblers punch small pieces out of material to create an almost burr-free cut with no material distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

For Max. Thick.						Material
Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Cut Wd.	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Punch	Housing	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Flat Stock Cutting Speed, in./min.	Starting Hole Dia.	For Texture	Switch Type	Air Consumption, cfm		Each
Cutting Pattern—Right Curves, Straight, Left Curves
(A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin, Plastic
3/64"	__	1/32"	1/4"	1/4"	7 1/16"	Steel	Aluminum	3,200	62	1/2"	Corrugated	Lever	21	00000000	0000000
(B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Tin
3/64"	__	3/64"	3/16"	3/16"	7"	Steel	Plastic	2,600	46.5	5/8"	Corrugated	Lever	4	0000000	000000
(C) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
3/32"	5/64"	1/8"	1/4"	2"	12"	Steel	Aluminum	192	55	1 1/2"	Corrugated, Flat	Lever	27	000000	000000
Cutting Pattern—Straight
(D) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
11/64"	1/8"	11/64"	3/16"	6"	12"	Steel	Aluminum	192	48	2 1/2"	Flat	Trigger with Lock	21-23	00000000	00000000

Replacement Punches
Replacement Punch for Style A	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Punch for Style B	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Punch for Style C	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Punch for Style D	0000000	Each	00000

Replacement Dies
Replacement Die for Style A	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Die for Style B	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Die for Style C	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Die for Style D	0000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Leave clean cut edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.

For Max. Thick.
Wire Cloth	Plastic	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel
3/64"	1/8"	12"	Steel	2,500	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	00000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	00000

Electric Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Produce clean edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.

For Max. Thick.
Wire Cloth	Plastic	Cut Lg.	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel
3/64"	1/8"	2 1/4"	16"	Steel	2,500	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	0000000

Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Lower Blade	00000000	Each	00000