Huskie Tools S-40B Instruction Manual

HUSKIE TOOLS, INC.
Operating Instruction Manual
For S-40B Hydraulic Cutters
With Parts List

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GENERAL INFORMATION GUIDE FOR S-40B CUTTER
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 on page 5.
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 speci-
fied 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 con-
tainer. 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.

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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.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION GUIDE FOR S-40B CUTTERS

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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! See illustration on page 2.
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 and rap the cutter head sharply on the ground. Do this several
times, then pump handle to advance the blade.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL “S”
SERIES HYDRAULIC CUTTERS
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 dam-
age 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 align-
ment 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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S SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL:
OUTPUT:
WEIGHT:
LENGTH:
S-16
4.4 ton
6 lbs.
15”L
S-20
4.4 ton
6 lbs.
15”L
S-24
7.8 ton
9 lbs.
17”L
S-32
19.8 ton
21 lbs.
27”L
S-40B
6.3 ton
12 lbs.
23”L
S-55
13.0 ton
17 lbs.
24”L
S-85
2.7 ton
15 lbs.
26”L
S-24CC
7.8 tpm
9 lbs.
17”L
S-32CC
19.8 ton
23 lbs.
27”L
Wire Ropes 16mm
5/8”
20mm
3/4”
22mm
7/8”
32mm
1-1/4”
20mm
3/4”
26mm
1”
Do not cut Do not cut Do not cut
Soft Steel Bolts 16mm
5/8”
17mm
11/16”
22mm
7/8”
32mm
1-1/4”
20mm
3/4”
32mm
1-1/4”
Do not cut 16mm
5/8
16mm
5/8”
Rebar, ground, &
anchor rod
13mm
1/2”
16mm
5/8”
16mm
5/8”
22mm
7/8”
16mm
5/8”
20mm
3/4”
Do not cut 16mm
5/8
16mm
5/8”
CU & AL wire 16mm
5/8”
20mm
3/4”
22mm
7/8
32mm
1-1/4”
40mm
1-1/2”
50mm
2”
45mm
3”
ACSR
(see page 65)
16mm
5/8”
20mm
3/4”
22mm
7/8
32mm
1-1/4”
40mm
1-1/2”
50mm
2” (1590)
Do not cut
Standard Guy Wire 13mm
1/2”
14mm
1/2”
16mm
5/8”
22mm
7/8”
16mm
7/8”
20mm
3/4”
Do not cut 14mm
9/16”
22mm
7/8”
Telephone & lead
sheathed cable
Do not cut Do not cut Do not cut Do not cut Do not cut Do not cut 85mm
3.35”
Do not cut Do not cut

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MODEL S-40B PARTS DIAGRAM

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MODEL S-40B PARTS LIST
1 Guide Piece (A) 40-02 1 49 E-3.2 Snap Ring 16-33 1
2 Guide Piece (B) 40-04 1 50 P-3 O-Ring (C.P.) UC-27 2
3 3 X 12 Drive Pin (AW) 40-05 2 51 Spring (371) 51-17 1
4 Head Shear 40-07 1 52 M4 X 5 Screw (F.P.) C58-08 1
5 Bushing 40-12 2 53 Pin (26) 16-27 1
6 M12 Lock Washer 40-09 2 54 E-2.5 Snap Ring 16-28 2
7 M12 X 30 Screw 40-11 2 55 M10 X 12 Screw (F.P.) 40-47 1
8 Blade 40-14 1 56 9/32" Ball 16-40 1
9 Pin (43) 40-15 1 57 Spring (76) 16-39 1
10 CE-10 Snap Ring 40-16 2 58 M3 Flat Washer 16-38 1
11 Lock Pin Ass'y 40-17 1 59 7/32" Ball 16-26 1
12 2 X 12 Drive Pin (AW) 40-21 1 60 Plug C60-17 1
13 M8 Hex. Nut 40-24 4 61 P-3 Back-Up Ring (B.C.) 9H-38 1
14 M8 Lock Washer 40-25 4 62 Spring (395) C60-19 1
15 Roller 40-27 2 63 Spring (396) C60-20 1
16 4 X 40 Drive Pin (AW) 40-28 1 64 Valve Screw (20) C60-21 1
17 Stud Bolt (17) 40-30 2 65 Strainer C60-22 1
18 M10 Hex.Nut 40-31 4 66 Filter C60-23 1
19 M10 Lock Washer 40-32 4 67 SI-15 Ring C60-24 1
20 Support Plate (N.S.) 40-34 2 68 S-40 O-Ring C60-25 1
21 Stud Bolt (16) 40-36 2 69 P-28 O-Ring 300-21 1
22 Body Head 40A-01 1 70 Oil Reservoir (22) 40B-04 1
23 M5 Lock Washer 410-09 1 71 Magnet ROB-25 1
24 Stopper Screw 40A-02 1 72 Reservoir Cap 410-55 1
25 Spring (121) 40-38 1 73 Body Handle Ass'y 40B-05 1
26 Blade Screw 40-40 1 74 Body Handle Grip 40B-06 1
27 Ram 40-42 1 75 2.5 X 10 Dowel Pin (D) 40A-03 2
28 P-32 Back Up Ring (B.C.) 40-43 1
29 P-32 O-Ring 40-44 1
30 CE-7 Snap Ring 40-49 4
31 Pin (158) C60-06 1
32 Pin (157) C60-07 1
33 Pump Handle 40B-01 1
34 Pump Handle Grip 51-25 1
35 Pump Piston C60-10 1
36 P-16 X-Ring C60-11 1
37 P-16 O-Ring (C.P.) C60-12 1
38 P-8 Back-Up Ring (B.C.) 85-33 1
39 PS-8 Pent Seal 16-44 1
40 Valve Screw (1) 300-11 2
41 Spring (227) 300-31 2
42 Spring Holder 300-32 2
43 3/16" Ball 16-49 3
44 Spring (164) 85A-07 1
45 1/8" Ball 40-20 3
46 Body 40B-02 1
47 Release Lever 24-15 1
48 Release Valve Stem 40B-03 1
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All Huskie REC-Series battery driven products carry a 5 year warranty, and the ECO-Series
carry a 3 year warranty. The BP-70E, BP-70EI, and the BP-70MH batteries carry a 5 year
warranty from the date stamped on the battery. The LED indicator on the BP-70-EI battery
carries a 1 year warranty from purchase date. Hydraulic hammers carry a one year warranty
and all other Huskie products carry a 5 year warranty. Huskie reserves the right to determine
all warranty claims. Failure due to misuse, abuse or repairs attempted by anyone other than
Huskie Tools, Inc., or an authorized service center render this warranty null and void. Our
patented drop-out bypass cartridge can be re-calibrated or tested at no charge for the life
of the tool. All factory repaired or reconditioned hydraulic tools carry a one year warranty
on parts and labor.
REPAIR AND WARRANTY CLAIMS
All claims must be sent to Huskie for inspection and authorization. A Return Goods
Authorization is required before shipping tools to Huskie. Secure the authorization by
telephoning 1-800-860-6170 or writing to Huskie's main office with details of claim. Non-
warranty repairs are handled using the same procedure. Repairs exceeding 50% of the cost
of a new tool will be advised before repairs are made.
PLEASE RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS
Purchaser’s Name _____________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________
Tool Model Number _____________________________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________________________
Date Purchased From _____________________________________________________
Purchased From _____________________________________________________
MODEL S-40B WARRANTY