RectorSeal UpperCut IV User manual

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Wire Pulling Tools
Up p e r CU t IV™
Operating, Safety & Parts Manual
Read and understand this material before
using your UpperCut. Failure to understand
how to safely and correctly operate this
unit may result in serious injury or death.
This unit should only be operated by
qualied personnel.
E-K-10/U4

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RectorSeal®
Wire Pulling Tools
Up p e r CU t IV™
Operating, Safety & Parts Manual
FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION,
CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-231-3345
RECTORSEAL
2601 Spenwick Drive, Houston, TX 77055, USA
www.RectorSeal.com
Read and understand this material
before using your UpperCut. Failure
to understand how to safely and
correctly operate this unit may
result in serious injury or death.
This unit should only be operated
by qualied personnel.
SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOLS
This safety symbol is used to call attention to
instructions that concern your personal safety.
It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE! THIS IS AN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!
DANGER
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in serious
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in
serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Follow ALL safety instructions provided by the manufacturer
DANGER Never use on or near
live electrical circuits.
Blades are sharp. Keep
hands and ngers away
from blades.
WARNING
Always wear safety
glasses when cutting.
WARNING
How to cut cable:
1. Position the UpperCut with the lock/unlock knob (4) facing
towards you.
2. Release safety lock. Squeeze tool handles together (5),
then rotate lock/unlock knob (4) counter clockwise to the “ON”
position.
3. Fully open handle (5) till stop (handle will engage internal
cam).
4. Rotate movable blade (1) counter clockwise till free of the
blade, release switch (3).
5. Place cable to be cut against the xed blade (2) and
rotate movable blade counter-clockwise (listening for ratchet
sounds) (1) until it is against the cable and has engaged the
blade, release switch (3).
6. Squeeze the handle repeatedly until cable is cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7. To release cable before cut is complete:
a. Slightly squeeze handles together to relieve some blader
tension, then pull down blade release (3) till it disengages
movable blade (1).
b. Open handle (5) till stop and rotate blade clockwise till
cable is released.
8. For maximum cutting power extend the telescoping han-
dles:
a. Firmly grasp both handles (5) and blade pivot bolt (6).
b. Pull one handle at a time away from the blades, handles
will extend and additional 2.25”.
NOTE: When cutting cable the blades should be perpendicu-
lar to the conductor to avoid unnecessary “side load” to the
blades.

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2601 Spenwick Drive, Houston, TX 77055
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.RectorSeal.com
RectorSeal®warrants UpperCut™against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year following
the date of purchase. RectorSeal®will repair or replace
any UpperCut™that fails during the warranty period due
to a defect in materials or workmanship, excluding misuse
and normal wear and tear.
UPPERCUT IV PARTS LIST