Huskie Tools S-240 User manual

OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL
S-240: S-Series Handheld Hydraulic Cutter
Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
195 Internationale Blvd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.spartacogroup.com
S-240

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REGISTRATION/ TABLE OF CONTENTS
THANK YOU...
for purchasing a Huskie Tools product. Our
mission is to supply the finest steel cable
connecting and cutting tools and cable-related
products to the transmission and distribution
markets. Huskie Tools products represents the
state-of-the-art tools and are dependable & safe.
Trust, integrity, teamwork and mutual respect -
these words are something we take to heart here
at Huskie Tools.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully
to learn how to correctly operate and maintain
your tool.
Table of Contents
Registration/ Contents.......................... 2
Warranty................................................. 3
Safety...................................................... 4
Kit Includes........................................... 5
Specications......................................... 6
Operating Precautions........................ 7- 8
Operating Instructions............................9
Breakdown.............................................10
PartsList...................................................11
Troubleshooting.......................................12

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WARRANTY
Warranty
Series 7 Pro Line Battery Operated Products 5 Years
Series 7 Power Tools 3 Years
REC-Series Battery Operated Products 5 Years
ECO-Series Battery Operated Products 1 Year
Batteries
BP-185 3 Years
BP-80, BP-84 5 Years
BP-82 1 Year
Chargers
CH-185 3 Years
CH-90, CH-94 5 Years
The warranty does not cover any damages incurred from a Huskie tool including damages to
property, bodily injuries and lost wages resulting from such injuries. This warranty solely covers
the repair or replacement of tools supplied by Huskie. These remedies are exclusive, and the total
liability of
Huskie Tools, LLC whether based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability
or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the tool. In no event, shall Huskie Tools, LLC
be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.
HUSKIE TOOLS, LLC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED.
Huskie reserves the right to determine all warranty claims. Huskie will not warranty tools containing
parts or batteries not originally supplied by Huskie. Failure due to misuse, improper maintenance,
misapplication, not following instructions or warnings, abuse or repairs attempted by anyone other
than Huskie Tools, LLC, or an authorized service center renders this warranty null and void.
REPAIR AND WARRANTY CLAIMS
All claims must be sent to Huskie for inspection and authorization. A Return Goods Authorization
(RGA) is required before shipping tools to Huskie. Secure the authorization by telephoning or
writing to Huskie’s main office with details of the claim. Non-warranty repairs are handled using
the same procedure. Repairs exceeding 50 percent of the cost of a new tool will be advised before
repairs are made.

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SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol:
is safety alert symbol indicates a potential per-
sonal injury hazard; it is not used for messages
related to property damage only.
Wear eye protection:
when operating this tool.
Failure to wear eye protec-
tion could result in serious
eye injury from ying debris.
Electric Shock hazard:
Use proper personal protective equipment when
using this unit on or near energized electrical lines.
Pinch Point Hazard:
Compression Dies at high
force can cause severe per-
sonal injury. Keep all body
parts away from moving
parts of the tool while
operating.

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KIT INCLUDES
Huskie’s S-Series tools cut anything from guy wire* to anchor rod and most overhead and underground cables. The S-series
cutters are portable, lightweight, and made to last years under the toughest field conditions. The S-40B and S-85 feature a
two stage pumping piston for rapid advance.
The new S-240CC, S-32CC and SP-24CC hydraulic cutters were specially engineered to cut the toughest EHS guy wire,
ground and anchor rods. The SP-24CC is the remote head version, which requires an external 10,000 psi pump in order to
operate. The anvil style, center cut blades eliminate jamming problems common to shear style cutters, and the blades are
easily replaced in the field. The tools are made of high grade steel and have rubber handle grips. All tools are black zinc oxide
coated to help reduce corrosion. A flip-top latch opens the tool jaw to easily accept cables and wires. The head can be rotated
up to 180° to facilitate easy wire positioning and operator leverage.
Consult the chart below to pick the proper cutter for your needs. If there are any questions about capacities, or special
applications please contact Huskie Tools.
*NOTE: DO NOT CUT EHS GUY WIRE. FOR EHS GUY WIRE SPECIFY S-240CC, S-32CC OR THE REMOTE HEADS SP-24CC
OR SP-32CC1.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Output 7.8 Ton
Weight 9 lbs.
Size 17” L
Jaw Opening .9”
S-240
Cutting Capabilities
Wire Rope 22mm, 7/8”
Soft Steel Bolts 22mm, 7/8”
Reba, Ground & Anchor
Rod
16mm, 5/8”
Cu & Al Wire 22mm, 7/8”
ACSR 22mm, 7/8”
Standard Guy Wire 16mm, 5/8”
Huskie’s S-Series tools cut anything from guy wire* to anchor rod and most overhead and underground cables. The S-series
cutters are portable, lightweight, and made to last years under the toughest field conditions. The S-40B and S-85 feature a
two stage pumping piston for rapid advance.
The new S-240CC, S-32CC and SP-24CC hydraulic cutters were specially engineered to cut the toughest EHS guy wire,
ground and anchor rods. The SP-24CC is the remote head version, which requires an external 10,000 psi pump in order to
operate. The anvil style, center cut blades eliminate jamming problems common to shear style cutters, and the blades are
easily replaced in the field. The tools are made of high grade steel and have rubber handle grips. All tools are black zinc oxide
coated to help reduce corrosion. A flip-top latch opens the tool jaw to easily accept cables and wires. The head can be rotated
up to 180° to facilitate easy wire positioning and operator leverage.
Consult the chart below to pick the proper cutter for your needs. If there are any questions about capacities, or special
applications please contact Huskie Tools.
*NOTE: DO NOT CUT EHS GUY WIRE. FOR EHS GUY WIRE SPECIFY S-240CC, S-32CC OR THE REMOTE HEADS SP-24CC
OR SP-32CC1.

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The following steps are guidelines for safe operation of the Huskie cutters. Please take the time to
review them as these are helpful hints that have been accumulated over the years.
1. Stay within the maximum cutting limits of each tool as listed.
2. Try to keep the cutter head clean. When cleaning, use a spray lubricant to avoid a build up of dirt
and sand which will damage the cutter head.
3. Stop pumping when the blade reaches the extreme end of its advance. If the material being cut
(usually wire rope or soft cables) seems to be cut but does not break free of the tool, this indicates
that the blade is jammed on a small piece of cable. Refer to “troubleshooting” on page three to free
the blade.
4. All Huskie tools require proper care. Occasional cleaning and degreasing in solvent, and
sharpening blade and cutter head, will keep these tools operating without problems.
5. The most common problem encountered is blade breakage. Ninety-nine percent of all breakage
occurs because the cutter head is not securely latched before cutting. If the latch is not secured, the
blade will push open the cutter head and damage both the body head and blade. This causes the
outside ear of the blade to break on an angle. In some cases the whole cutter head may crack in half.
Cutting material that is not specified may also cause blade damage. In time these blades will fatigue
and crack and must then be replaced.
6. There may be a residue of oil present on new tools when they are removed from the original
shipping container. This is to protect the tool from corrosion during shipment and storage, and
should not be considered defective. The tool can be cleaned with a spray degreaser or soapy water.
7. If tool is jammed, avoid beating directly on the tool with a hammer, especially avoid flattening the
piston cylinder. Use a hammer in conjunction with a block of wood or soft material to free the blade.
8. All tools can be reconditioned and overhauled. Call factory and obtain an RGA # for returning
tools.
9. If the cutters are used under water, wash them down and lubricate after each use. This whole
operation takes less than five minutes. It may be helpful to paint new tools with a light color,
corrosion resistant paint.
10. Always return tools to their carrying bag to protect them from sand and dirt. Extra bags can be
purchased.
11. Always carry a spare blade, preferably attached to the carrying bag.

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
12. Use clear hydraulic fluid MV-32 available from your dealer or HTI.
13. When cutting, keep area clear of spectators as hardened metals may fly apart when severed.
14. Always cut the material at a 90 degree angle to the blade. Any other angle may cause the blade
and head shear to fracture. See illustration below.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before cutting, make sure the material being cut is within the proper cutting capacity of the tool
being used.
2. Open cutter head by lifting latch or removing lock pin, depending on the model being used.
3. Insert material between cutter head and blade and secure latch. It is important that you check the
latch for proper engagement before continuing with the cut. Failure to secure the latch can result in
severe tool damage and personal injury.
4. Align the material at a 90 degree angle to the blade. This will ensure a proper cut with minimal
distortion. If the material is cut at any other angle, severe blade damage may occur. Refer to diagram
on page two for proper alignment.
5. Proceed by pumping handle to advance blade. Once blade has made contact with the material,
check alignment once again for proper angle. Continue to pump handle and cut material.
6. Once the cut is made, the release lever on the side of the tool body can be depressed to retract
the blade. On the model S-85 cutter, the pump handle must be rotated 90 degrees clockwise and
then closed to depress release pin located under the handle.
7. These cutters do not have a by-pass cartridge like our compression tools, so they should be
released once the cut is made and not continued to be advanced. If the tool is advanced under
pressure with no load, it is difficult to release the blade. Refer to the troubleshooting on page three if
this condition occurs.
8. Always wear eye protection and any other specified safety equipment when cutting. Be sure
surrounding area is clear, as hardened metals may fly apart when severed.
9. For EHS guy wire or bridge strand, use models S-24CC or S-32CC only! The use of any other
S-series cutter will result in severe blade damage and may cause personal injury.
10. Model S-85 cutter is designed for use on non-ferrous metals only! Do not cut steel or severe tool
damage and personal injury may occur.

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BREAKDOWN

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PARTSLIST
QTY.
1CE-10 Snap Ring 40-16 449 M4 X 5 Screw (F.P.) C58-08 1
2Pin (142) 24-06 250 Spring (371) 51-17 1
3Latch 24-07 151 Release Valve Stem 40B-03 1
42 X 10 Drive Pin (AW) 5-09 152 Release Lever 24-15 1
5Slide Pin 20-71 153 E-3.2 Snap Ring 16-33 1
6Spring (144) 85-37 154 Body 240-09 1
7M8 Hex. Nut 40-24 855 S-40 O-Ring C60-25 1
8M8 Lock Washer 40-25 856 Spring (396) C60-20 1
9Main Head 240-01 157 Valve Screw (20) C60-21 1
10 Spacer 240-02 158 Strainer C60-22 1
11 Head Shear 240-03 159 Filter C60-23 1
12 Stud Bolt (21) 24-05 460 SI-15 Ring C60-24 1
13 Blade 240-04 161 P-28 O-Ring 300-21 1
14 M5 X 10 Screw (D.P.) 55A-11 162 Oil Reservoir (19) C60-26 1
15 Body Head 240-05 163 Magnet ROB-25 1
16 Spring (597) 240-06 164 Reservoir Cap 410-55 1
17 Blade Screw 240-07 165 Body Handle Ass'y 40B-05 1
18 Ram 240-08 166 Body Handle Grip 40B-06 1
19 P-32 Back Up Ring (B.C.) 40-43 1
20 P-32 O-Ring 40-44 1
21 CE-7 Snap Ring 40-49 4
22 Pin (158) C60-06 1
23 Pin (157) C60-07 1
24 Pump Handle C60-08 1
25 Pump Handle Grip 51-25 1
26 Pump Piston C60-10 1
27 P-16 X-Ring C60-11 1
28 P-16 O-Ring (C.P.) C60-12 1
29 P-8 Back-Up Ring (B.C.) 85-33 1
30 PS-8 Pent Seal 16-44 1
31 Valve Screw (1) 300-11 2
32 Spring (227) 300-31 2
33 Spring Holder 300-32 2
34 3/16" Ball 16-49 3
35 Spring (164) 85A-07 1
36 1/8" Ball 40-20 3
37 2 X 8 Dowel Pin (D) ROB-14 2
38 E-2.5 Snap Ring 16-28 2
39 Pin (26) 16-27 1
40 M10 X 12 Screw (F.P.) 40-47 1
41 9/32" Ball 16-40 1
42 Spring (76) 16-39 1
43 M3 Flat Washer 16-38 1
44 7/32" Ball 16-26 1
45 Plug C60-17 1
46 P-3 Back-Up Ring (B.C.) 9H-38 1
47 P-3 O-Ring (C.P.) UC-27 2
48 Spring (395) C60-19 1
NO.
CODE
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DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION CODE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. Problem: Small wire strands or pieces of cable or debris get jammed between the cutter head and
blade, not allowing the blade to retract.
Solution: A) Hold release lever down while tapping on the ram with a block of wood and a hammer. If
this does not work or tool continues to hang up, proceed to step “B”.
B) Remove blade screw and release the ram. Then disassemble cutter head and remove burrs from
both blade and head shear, using a flat grinding stone on the rolled edge. Do not sharpen like a knife
– leave cutting edge flat!
2. Problem: Blade is advanced under pressure with no load and the release lever seems to be stuck.
Solution: A) Use both hands to depress lever using body weight and the ground or other strong
surface for support. If this does not work, proceed to step “B”.
B) Lay tool flat on the ground or other strong surface and hit release lever with a block of wood and a
hammer to release pressure.
3. Problem: Tool will not advance when handle is pumped.
Solution: A) Remove body handle and check oil reservoir for proper fluid level. The oil should be to
the top of the reservoir when the cap is removed. Be sure the tool is fully retracted before removing
cap.
B) After storing for a long period of time, or occasionally when the tool is new, a check ball may be
stuck not allowing it to advance. Invert the tool

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195 Internationale Blvd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.spartacogroup.com