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WARNING: Improper positioning of the nut
cutter on the nut may cause damage to the
cutting blade. Make sure it is well positioned.
See illustration 2 and 3.
CAUTION: The cutting blade must not cut a
hardened washer or spring washer. See
illustration 2.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury do not
place fingers in the cutting area.
5.5 Hold nut cutter in position, operate pump until cutting
blade cuts through the nut. Avoid damage to the bolt
thread by stopping the pump as soon as the nut is
split. Stop pump by opening the release valve to
retract the cutting blade. Lift the nut cutter off the nut.
5.6 If you can not remove the nut after one cut, reposition
the nut cutter to the side opposite (180°) the split.
RECOMMENDATION: When cutting
stainless steel or hardened steel nuts apply
a suitable cutting fluid. The cutting fluid will
help reduce cutter blade wear and
breakage.
5.7 When ready with the job, replace the dustcaps to all
couplers.
6.0 MAINTENANCE
Before disassembling nut cutters:
WARNING: Nut cutter is spring loaded. To
avoid personal injury be careful when
disassembling. Do not remove the spring.
Hydraulic nut cutters require periodic
maintenance. Disassemble the product, clean
and lubricate all parts prior to assembling.
ENERPAC offers ready-to-use spare parts kits
for repairs and replacements. Repair Parts
Sheet is available. Contact ENERPAC for
more details.
NOTE: The pre-tensioned spring is kept in position by the
key in the plunger. To replace this spring special tooling is
needed. In this case the nut cutter must be returned to
ENERPAC. The spring is not available as a spare part.
6.1 Under water use
When nut cutter is used under water or in severe
conditions, disassemble, clean and lubricate all parts
immediately. Repaint, if necessary. If frequently used
under water repaint the nut cutter with light coloured
corrosion resistant paint.
6.2 Cutting blade removal / replacement
Sharp cutting blades will prolong the life of your nut cutter.
Replace damaged cutting blades. Blades can be
resharpened by grinding, but avoid removing more than
1,5 mm [1/16"] of material. Nicks can be removed by a
grinding stone.
CAUTION: Do not change the cutting angle.
6.3 To replace the cutting blade: see illustration 5
page 19.
NOTE: To remove the cutting blade you do not need to
disassemble the nut cutter. Just follow steps below.
1Open the pump release valve to remove hydraulic
pressure. Cutting blade to be fully extended.
2. Disconnect the nut cutter from the hose.
3Remove setscrew nr. 8.
4Remove setscrew nr. 9.
5Pull out cutting blade nr. 5.
6Inspect the blade edge and shaft for cracks, nicks and
overall sharpness.
7Re-sharpen or replace cutting blade.
8Lubricate the cutting blade and insert the blade into
the cutter body with the cutting angle sloping away
from the body.
9Install setscrew nr. 9 and tighten. Insert setscrew nr. 8
and tighten.
10 Connect the nut cutter and hose. Check nut cutter
operation by advancing and retracting the blade
several times.
11 Check pump fluid level. Add ENERPAC hydraulic oil
as required.
We recommend: Keep spare cutting blades on hand.
