How To Repair Your Nibbler & Shears

Not cutting

Reported 42% of the time

If your nibbler is not cutting, first check the punch, die, and holder for signs of wear and tear. Try and complete the repair on your own by following our troubleshooting guide. Refer to your owner's manual for detail instructions on your model.

Poor quality of cut

Reported 29% of the time

If your nibbler has a poor quality of cut, this can greatly impact the quality of your work and is something you'll want to fix quickly. Check the punch, die, and guide for signs of damage or malfunction. Don't spend money on hiring someone else to fix the problem when doing it yourself is much more satisfying. Check out our repair tips to ways to fix your nibbler as efficiently as possible. Review your owner's manual for detailed advice on your model.

Won't turn on

Reported 15% of the time

If your nibbler won't turn on, not to worry, we have a list of common parts that can cause this. Once you have reviewed the parts and determined which one is causing the problem, read our repair and troubleshooting guide for tips on how to fix it yourself. Reference your owner's manual to learn about your particular model.

Bad vibration

Reported 4% of the time

Does your nibbler have bad vibration? To determine where the problem is stemming from, inspect these parts commonly associated with bad vibration: the punch, bearings and die. Use our repair and troubleshooting guide to fix your nibbler yourself. Check your owner's manual for advice specific to your model.