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STOPPER BOLT ADJUSTMENT
THE STOPPER BOLT IS PROBABLY
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART
OF YOUR PORTABLE CUTTER...
CUTTING
e adjustable stopper functions to maintain the rebar in the
correct position during cutting and must be properly set for
each size of rebar before use.
1. Screw in stopper to provide sucient clearance for rebar.
2. Insert rebar fully into U-shaped support. Make sure that
rebar is resting on the base of the support.
3. Keeping rebar at right angles (90 degrees) to front cutter
block, screw out stopper until it is just touching the rebar.
Once set, the stopper needs no further adjustment while cut-
ting rebar of the same diameter, but must be reset for a dif-
ferent size rebar.
CAUTION: Failure to correctly set the stopper bolt
will result in excessive wear of cutter blocks and
may cause cut end to fly out. is will also lead to
piston and cylinder damage.
BENDING
1. Screw in stopper bolt to provife sucient clearance for re-
bar.
2. Place rebar between the bending rollers (small moving
roller and the larger xed roller.)
3. Adjust the stopper bolt to keep the rebar at a right angle
(90 degrees) to bending rollers.
POINTS OF ATTENTION
1. Be especially careful when cutting o short lengths
(30cm/12” or less) as the cut end tends to fly out.
CAUTION: Flying ends are a hazard to all per-
sonnel in the vicinity. Erect safety screens.
2. Do not cover air vents or operate the tool on dirt – use a
plywood base under the rebar cutter to keep armature and
fan clean
CARE: If the vents are covered, the motor will
overheat and may burn out.
3. If hydraulic oil exceeds 70 degrees C (158 degrees F) in
temperature, power will drop. Allow unit to cool before re-
suming operation. (Be particularly careful in summer, when
the aluminum pump case heats up quicker.)
4. If a drop in power is observed and motor is unusually hot,
check carbon-brushes. (See maintenance)
5. If piston should ever fail to retract completely, push rear
cutter block backwards to manually retract piston or check
under piston to remove and debris keeping the piston from
retracting.
CAUTION: Use a rebar or flat metal bar for this
purpose. Never push cutter block with any part of
the hand, even if gloved.
GENERAL MAINTENENCE
CUTTER BLOCK MAINTENANCE
Before using, always check that the two bolts on each cutter
block are properly tightened. Using a loose block will result
in damage to block and housing. Also check condition of cut-
ter blocks. If either cutting edge is dull or chipped, remove
retaining bolts and rotate both blocks so that two new edges
come into use. Replace and tighten bolts. (Each block has
four cutting edges.) When all four cutting edges have been
used or if either block is cracked or otherwise damaged, re-
place both blocks.
CAUTION: A loose or cracked block may result in
injury to operator.
CLEANING
Clean your tool every day, preferably immediately after use.
CAUTION: Wear gloves to protect hands from
metal splinters.
Do not use an air gun: blasting with air can cause metal l-
ings and/or dust to get into eyes and respiratory system.
Disconnect the unit. Wipe or brush away all dirt and metal
filings. Pay particular attention to the lower half of the pis-
ton, where dirt is more easily accumulated.
NEVER USE YOUR CUTTER
TO CUT REBAR IN
WET CONCRETE.
OIL-LEVEL CHECK
As the cutters are hydraulically operated, the oil-level must
be checked at frequent intervals, preferably every day. Failure
to maintain the oil at the proper level results in a drop in
pressure and loss of cutting power.
CAUTION: Hydraulic oil is highly flammable.
Keep away from sparks and naked flame.
Do not smoke.
