Greenlee ES750 User manual

99926288 © 2008 Greenlee Textron Inc. IM 1322 REV 8 1/09
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ES750
Battery-powered Cable Cutter
45380—with 120 V Charger
45381—with 220 V Charger
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.

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KEEP THIS MANUAL
Table of Contents
Description, Safety, and Purpose of this Manual ................................................................ 2
Important Safety Information........................................................................................... 3–7
Specications...................................................................................................................... 8
Operation............................................................................................................................. 9
Charger.............................................................................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 11
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 12
Illustration.......................................................................................................................... 13
Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 14–15
Description
The Greenlee Battery-powered Cable Cutter is intended to cut up to 750 kcmil copper
and aluminum cable. The cable cutter is driven by a 12-volt motor and is powered by a
rechargeable NiCd (nickel cadmium) battery. The motor is protected by a circuit breaker.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment.
This manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and
unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for the Greenlee ES750 Battery-powered Cable Cutter.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge at www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication
or misuse of its products.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.

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ES750
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, dened below, indicates the
severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for
preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or property
damage.
Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Cable Cutter
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When using this unit near energized electrical
lines, use proper personal protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from
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ES750
Battery
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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