Greenlee 36587 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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36587
3/8" and 1/4"
Threaded Rod Cutter

3/8" and 1/4" Threaded Rod Cutter
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Description
The 36587 Threaded Rod Cutter is designed to cut mild
or low carbon steel, 1/4" – 20 and 3/8" – 16 grade 2
threaded rod.
Cutting any other material could damage the tool by
chipping dies.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction 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
36587 3/8" and 1/4" Threaded Rod Cutter.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge at www.greenlee.com.
Important Safety Information
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Pinch points:
Keep hands away from cutting
mechanism.
Failure to observe this precaution
may result in injury.
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.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
Capacity
3/8" – 16" Grade 2 Mild Steel Rod
1/4" – 20" Grade 2 Mild Steel Rod
Operation
Place the threaded rod cutter on a at, stable surface.
When possible, secure the rod cutter to the surface
using a 3/8" bolt through the mounting slot.
1. Raise the handle.
2. Insert rod in appropriate slot.
3. Close the handle.
(1)
3/8"
1/4"
(3)
(2)
Note: The rod cutter has been designed so that the
nut threads onto the cut rod by hand. Thread quality,
surface finish (i.e., galvanized or plated), dirt and scale
could affect the ability of the nut to thread freely onto
the cut rod.

3/8" and 1/4" Threaded Rod Cutter
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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1. Loosen set screw (25). Remove nut (26), washer
(14), and four screws (15).
2. Rotate and remove dies (23, 24).
3. Insert new dies, 3/8" (23) top, 1/4" (24) bottom. The
size markings should face each other. Inserts can be
reversed, so the size markings face away from each
other, in pairs when cutting edge becomes dull.
4. Insert and tighten four screws (15).
5. Assemble washer (14) and nut (26).
6. Hold screw (9) and tighten nut (26) approximately
5 ft-lb (snug).
7. Hold screw (9) and tighten set screw (25) to 30 ft-lb
against end of screw (9). Be sure nut (26) does not
turn.
8. Lubricate dies with light oil.
Note: For best cut quality, die holders (1, 2) must be
held firmly together. If cut quality deteriorates, or die
holders appear loose, adjust the die holders by following
steps 6, 7, and 8 above.
Changing Dies
9 15 2 24 23 115
25
26
14
15
24
23
15
14

3/8" and 1/4" Threaded Rod Cutter
Illustration and Parts List
1 50365991 Holder, Large Tool.................................1
2 50365894 Holder, Small Tool .................................1
3 50365924 Handle Unit, Upper ...............................1
4 50365940 Handle, Lower.......................................1
5 50366050 Link, Connecting...................................2
6 Screw, 3/8" x 1" Shoulder.....................2
7 Screw, 3/8" x 2" Blk. Ox. Shoulder.......1
9 Screw, 5/8" x 3-1/4"
Blk. Ox. Shoulder..................................1
10 50365975 Base Unit, Cutter
(includes items 4 and 21)......................1
11 50223003 Grip .......................................................2
12 Nut, 5/16"-18 Hex Lock........................3
13 Washer, 3/8" Curved Spring .................4
14 50379291 Washer, 5/8" Flat Hardened..................2
15 Screw, #10-32 x 1/2"
Blk. Ox. Button Head............................4
Key Part No. Description Qty Key Part No. Description Qty
16 Screw, 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Blk. Ox.
Socket Head Cap .................................1
18 Washer, 5/16" Blk. Ox. Flat...................1
19 50366211 Decal, Identication ..............................1
20 50366220 Decal, Instruction..................................1
21 Screw, 3/8"-16 x 3/8" Flat Point Set.....1
22 Washer, 5/16" Spring Lock ...................1
23 50366696 Insert Set, 3/8" Cutter (left and right)....1
24 50366688 Insert Set, 1/4" Cutter (left and right)....1
25 Screw, 1/2"-13 x 3/8" Flat Point Set.....1
26 50379303 Nut, Custom..........................................1
Die Replacement Sets
50371860 1/4" Die Set (includes item 24
and two of item 15)
50371878 3/8" Die Set (includes item 23
and two of item 15)
Note: Four screws are required for complete tool, but only two
screws are needed for each insert set.
6
13
23
24
1
15
14
26
25
11
4
23
6
24 13
5
3
11
2
15
21
10
16
9
14 7
20
19
18
22
12
5
13 12
13
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