Best Shaper Cutters

Shingle Shaper Shingle Cutter Roofing Tile Cutter Light weight shingle cutter design with handle for easy transport. Cut and rip asphalt/fiberglass shingles. Also includes angle meter on table for valley and hip cuts. Part # 13806 This blade is made out of carbon steel and should not need sharpening. The blade is reversible (front to back) and the cutting edge is a flat 90°. If sharpening becomes necessary make sure to sharpen at 90 degrees. Replacement blades are available. 1. Flip the Single Shaper upside down. 2. Using a set of pliers and a 18mm wrench remove the bolt that holds the blade/tension spring. 3. Remove washers, spring and bolt. 4. Place the blade arm on it side. 5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver and a 7mm wrench, remove 5 sets of screws along the cutting blade. 6. Flip the blade 180° or replace the old blade with the a new one (Part #13807). 7. Replace the 5 sets of screws with lock washers and nyloc nuts on the cutting blade. 8. Reassemble the Shingle Shaper according to the diagram below. 9. Tighten the spring nut with enough tension as to effetely cut shingles. Always keep hands and fingers away from blade guard when using. Do not use Shingle Shaper when the guard is not installed. Always secure cutting blade in the closed position using locking pin when not in use. Keep out of reach of children. When securing to roof, use hook bracket for roof pitches steeper than 6/12. Shingle Shear Part #13806 Attach handle to the blade arm using a Phillips head screw driver. Tighten two screws through the handle to the blade arm. • Cut shingles with the granules up. • Hold shingles with free hand while cutting, this prevents the shingle from moving during cutting procedure. • Depending on shingle content and temperature, your method of cutting may need to change. For instance, faster, slower, more or less pressure, or chopping action. • When cutting Hips ad valleys, position the laminated area nearest to the pivot point.