General Wire Spring AutoCut PL User manual

AutoCut PL™
Operating Instructions
Plastic Tubing Cutter
For PEX and CPVC-CTS
1. Open the gate and remove the
blade guard. Save the blade
guard. Reinstall when the tool is
not in use.
2. Place tool over tubing.
3. Close gate until blade comes into
contact with the tubing.
4. Rotate the tool in the direction of the arrows (on
the face of the tool) while you squeeze the gate.
5. The tool must be turning as you make the cut or
you could damage the blade.
6. Do not rotate the tool in the opposite direction or
you could damage the blade and the tubing.
7. While rotating the tool, apply even pressure to
close the gate further as the blade cuts through
the wall of the tubing.
8. Keep the tool squarely aligned as you continue to
rotate until the cut is complete.
9. Release the gate and remove from the tubing.
10.Replace the blade guard.
For instructions on how to replace the blade, turn
page over.
Do not insert fingers into the cutter. This could result in
significant injury.
The compact, convenient AutoCutPL®plastic tubing cutter is an easier way to cut plastic tubing. It
makes clean, uncrushed, square cuts quickly –and with less effort. It fits in the palm of your hand.
Great for easy use in tight spaces, AutoCutPL®lets you cut both PEX and CPVC-CTS plastic tubing
with less than one inch of clearance!
MAINTENANCE:
For longer tool life, occasionally disassemble the AutoCutPL and clean away dirt, dust or other residue.
OPERATION:

AutoCut PL™
Blade Replacement Instructions
1. Place the tool on a flat surface with screw heads
upwards.
2. Remove all the screws (See diagram)
3. Remove the top half containing the screws from
the lower half. You may need to “wiggle” the parts
to separate them. This will expose the blade.
4. Very carefully remove the old blade using pliers.
Caution: Blade is sharp. Use extreme care.
5. Replace the blade by aligning the hole in the
blade with the peg on the bottom half of the tool
body.
6. Ensure the blade is aligned and seated correctly
in the pocket
7. Replace the top body of the tool by aligning the
pegs and holes.
8. Replace all the screws and tighten.
9. Your tool is ready for more plastic pipe cutting.
Set of 3 Replacement blades: Part # APB.
General Wire Spring Co,
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-771-6300 www.drainbrain.com
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Close-up of blade
MAINTENANCE:
For longer tool life, occasionally disassemble the AutoCutPL and clean away dirt, dust or other residue.
REPLACING THE BLADE: