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The following steps are guidelines for safe operation of the cutters.
Please take the time to review them as these are helpful hints that
have been accumulated over the years.
1. After inserting a battery pack, check if it is securely in place by
pushing it gently, and a “click” will be heard. To remove battery,
press the latch and pull out the battery pack.
2. Open the xed cut head, insert cable, then close the xed cut
head and press the trigger.
3. Once the cut is done, press the release button to retract the
blade.
4. Stay within the maximum cutting limits of each tool as listed.
5. Try to keep the cutter head clean. When cleaning, use a spray
lubricant to avoid a build up of dirt and sand which damage the
cutter head.
6. Stop cutting 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” to free the blade (Page 11).
7. All tools require proper care. Occasional cleaning and
degreasing in solvent, and sharpening blade and cutter head,
will keep these tools operating without problems
8. The most common problem encountered is blade breakage.
Most breakage occurs because the cutter head is not
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