BrandSafway Spider ProCut User manual

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Manufactured by: Safeworks | 365 Upland Drive, Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] | Website: SpiderStaging.com
Operator’s Manual for
ProCut Belt Cutter (720905-1)

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• All persons operating this belt cutter must read and completely understand this
manual.
• Only authorized persons shall operate this belt cutter.
• Only use an impact wrench with max. torque of 350 Nm (260 ft lb)
• Any operation in violation of these instructions is at the operator’s own risk and
may result in serious injuries.
• Use only spare parts from Spider.
• It is the responsibility of the user to determine that this belt cutter is suitable to
be used in conjunction with any other equipment.
WARNING
Table of Contents
1.Parts of The ProCut Belt Cutter........................................................................3
2.How to Use the ProCut Belt Cutter ..................................................................4
3.Servicing the ProCut Belt Cutter ......................................................................7

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1. PARTS OF THE PROCUT BELT CUTTER
Shoulder Screw M8x25
722272-1
Detent Pin
UP-12636.08
Shear Ram 2
UP-12636.07
Threaded Rod
UP-12636.06
Handle
UP-12636.09
Top Block
UP-12636.04
Shear Ram
Holder 1
UP-12636.02
Blade
UP-12636.05 Spring Plunger
2x UP-12487
Shear Ram 1
UP-12636.01
Washer 8 mm
8864
Lock Nut M8
8883
Lock Nut x2
M10 8884
Washer 10 mm
4x 8865
Screw M10x60
2x 722271-1
Shear Ram Holder 2
UP-12636.03

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2. HOW TO USE THE PROCUT BELT CUTTER
Step 1:
Turn the threaded rod counterclockwise until it is fully seated against the
top block.
Top Block
Step 2:
Pull out the detent pin and open the belt cutter.
NOTE: The detent pin will stop after the rst catch. Do not force the pin
further.
Detent Pin

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Step 3:
Place belt cutter jaws around elevator belt.
NOTE: Ensure belt lays at between the between the top block and shear
ram holders.
Elevator Belt
Step 4:
Close the jaws around the belt and push the detent pin back in as shown
below.
Detent Pin

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Step 5:
Using a 19 mm (or 3/4”) socket and impact wrench on the hex end of the
threaded rod, drive the belt cutter blade through the elevator belt.
Step 6:
Remove cut section of belt and reverse the impact wrench to return the
blade to the neutral position.

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3. SERVICING THE PROCUT BELT CUTTER
Disassembly
Step 1:
Pull out the detent pin as far as it will go and open the belt cutter.
Step 2:
Screw threaded rod clockwise to lower the blade. Slide the blade
sideways off the round end of the threaded rod.
Step 3:
Continue to screw the threaded rod clockwise and fully remove it.

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Step 4:
If replacing shear rams, shear ram holders, or handle, remove the two
M10x60 bolts using two 16 mm wrenches.
Servicing
Step 1:
Every 100 cuts or when all wires are no longer cutting cleanly, inspect
the threaded rod and top block for thread damage and replace as
necessary. Inspect the blade for worn or chipped edges and replace if
necessary. In case of bad cuts, try to retighten the screws.

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Step 2:
Apply Wurth CU 800 Copper Anti-Seize to the threads of the threaded
rod and to the inside of threaded hole in the Top Block.
Apply copper anti-seize to
rod and Top Block threads
Reassembly
Step 1:
Orient Shear Ram 1 so that the cutout in the bolt hole reinforcement
faces DOWN. Align the holes of the Shear Ram Holders with the holes
on Shear Ram 1 and the Handle as shown below.
Match cutout section of
Shear Ram 1 with the
extruded face of Shear
Ram Holder 2
Cutout in bolt hole
reinforcement must
face DOWN
Shear Ram 1
Handle
Shear Ram
Holder 2
Shear Ram
Holder 1

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Step 2:
Orient Shear Ram 2 so that the cutout in the bolt hole reinforcement
faces DOWN. Align the holes of Shear Ram 2 with the holes on Shear
Ram 1 and the Handle as shown below. Insert the two long bolts with
a washer through Shear Ram 2, each Shear Ram Holder, Shear Ram 1,
and the Handle. Secure with a washer and locknut using two 16 mm
wrenches.
Lock Nut M10
Cutout in bolt hole
reinforcement must
face DOWN
Washer 10 mm
Screw M10x60
Shear Ram 2

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Step 3:
Insert the Detent Pin into the Top Block as shown below. Screw the rst
two threads of the two Spring Plungers into the bottom of the Top lock
using small athead screwdriver. Apply Loctite 243 to the remaining
threads of the spring plungers and continue to screw them in.
Detent Pin
Spring Plungers
Loctite 243
on remaining
threads of
Spring Plungers
Step 4:
Tighten the spring plunger furthest from the head of the Detent Pin
enough to hold the pin but loose enough to be able to removed with a
slight force. Tighten the second plunger enough to allow the Detent Pin
to move but not be removed.
Fully Seated
Spring Plunger
Small gap

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Step 5:
Screw the Threaded Rod into the Top Block just far enough to slide the
blade sideways onto the round end of the threaded rod. Once the blade is
in place and aligned with the channel of the Top Block, continue to screw
the Threaded Rod to draw the blade up into the top block.
Step 6:
Insert the Shoulder Bolt M8x25 through the hole in the top block and
shear ram holder 2. Secure with a washer and locknut and tighten using 5
mm Allen wrench and 13 mm wrench.

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Step 7:
Pull out the detent pin and slide the top block onto shear ram holder 1.
Align the holes and push in the detent pin.