REO MECH ERC-16 User manual

User’s Guide
REO-MECH
Electric Rebar Cuers

1. Safety
This machine is a high performance, electric tool. Failure to follow safety instrucons may result
in serious injury.
1. Authorized personal protecve equipment must be worn when operang machine (minimum
requirement - safety glasses and protecve gloves).
2. Take note of all warning signs on machine.
3. Ensure power supply is properly earthed.
4. Keep body parts well clear of cuer blocks when machine is switched on.
5. Beware of ejected objects during the cung process. Always wear approved safety glasses.
6. Use protecve gloves when cleaning machine or handling cuer blocks as edges are very sharp.
7. Do not touch pump housing aer use as it will be hot. Wait for machine to cool.
8. Use away from others, parcularly children.
9. Never aempt to cut rebar outside of models prescribed diameter range (refer to table in
Specicaons & Parts secon).
10. Never aempt to service machine (other than general maintenance procedures outlined in
Maintenance secon). Contact supplier if issues arise.
11. Only use REO-MECH approved spare parts and accessories with machine.
12. Do not cut short lengths.
13. Hold cuer rmly and maintain proper foong and balance. Do not use at heights.
14. Never operate machine in wet or damp condions.
15. Keep away from sparks and naked ames.
16. Always check power cord for damage and safe placement prior to use.
17. Disconnect cuer from power outlet when not in use.
18. Inspect cuer before each use (refer to Maintenance secon). Do not use when quality has
been compromised.
19. Do not cover air vents on machine.
20. Store out of reach of children.
21. Where available, safety guard should be installed.
2. Specicaons & Parts
Power Supply:
Ensure machine is connected to correct power supply (check machine label to conrm power
supply).
Extension Leads:
Where possible, connect machine directly to power outlet. If an extension lead is required,
ensure lead is under 40m in length. Minimum extension lead diameter are prescribed below:
Extension Lead Length (m) Min Wire ø (mm²)
25m 1.5
40m 2.5
WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
Machine is not rated and should not be used for commercial rebar producon purposes.

Machine Parts
Note: Safety guard installaon - use bolts supplied with safety guard to securely replace
exisng cuer block bolts, ensuring safety guard covers bar ejecon zone.
Cuer Blocks
Cuer Rod Oil Plug
Brush Caps
Pump HousingStopper
Cuer Block Bolts Motor Housing
Note: Cuer body varies with dierent models - use as a general guide.
U-Shaped
Support
Safety Guard
MODEL ERC-16 ERC-20 ERCP-20 ERC-25 ERC-32
Input Voltage Single Phase 220-240V AC ~50Hz or Single Phase 110-120V AC ~60Hz *
Power Consumpon
220-240V 900W 1000W 950W 1550W 2400W
Power Consumpon
110-120V 950W 1200W 1050W 1500W 2150W
Net Weight 8kg 13kg 13kg 24kg 31kg
Dimensions
(cm)
46L x 27W x
12H
41L x 12W x
22H
50L x 13W x
14H
48L x 15W x
26H
52L x 17W x
27H
Cung Range 4-16mm** 4-20mm** 4-20mm** 4-25mm** 6-32mm**
Machine Specicaons
* Check machine label to determine correct power supply.
** Refer to machine model data sheet for maximum tensile strength/grade.

3. Operang Machine
Pre-use Checks:
1. Check oil level (refer to Maintenance secon).
2. Check condion of cuer blocks and ghtness of cuer block bolts (refer to Maintenance
secon).
3. Check power supply is properly earthed.
4. Check that power cord is undamaged and plug is not loose (also applies for extension leads).
Warm Up:
In cold weather, warm up unit for 60 seconds to ensure hydraulic oil reaches proper viscosity.
Pull trigger and repeat cut cycle without material 15-20 mes.
Stopper Adjustment:
Adjustable stopper must be set in correct posion dependent on size of rebar.
1. Insert rebar into U-shaped support.
2. Keeping rebar at 90⁰ to machine, screw in stopper unl it is just touching the rebar.
Cung Procedure:
1. Insert rebar between stopper and front cuer block, making sure it is properly seated in
U-shaped support.
2. Pull and hold trigger while cuer rod advances and fully cuts rebar.
3. Release trigger only once rebar has been fully cut to allow cuer rod to retract.
Note: Power will be compromised if hydraulic oil exceeds 70˚C. Allow machine to cool before
resuming operaon.
4. Maintenance
Cuer Blocks:
Check cuer blocks for damage before each use. If cuer block is damaged, replace block before
next use as per following diagram:
Check cuer block bolts for ghtness before each use. Use protecve gloves when handling
cuer blocks as edges are very sharp.
Ensure cuer block with
at edges installed here.
Ensure cuer
block with
rounded edges
installed here.
Fix longer cuer block bolt pair here
Fix shorter cuer block bolt pair here

Cleaning:
Clean machine aer each use.
Use protecve gloves when cleaning to protect hands from metal splinters.
Do not use air gun as this may cause dust and metal lings to enter vents.
1. Extend cuer rod and disconnect from power source.
2. Wipe or brush away all dust and metal lings. Pay parcular aenon to lower half of cuer rod.
3. Connect to power source to complete cut cycle.
Oil Level Check:
Check oil before each use. Hydraulic oil is highly ammable; keep away from sparks and naked
ame. In case of ingeson or eye contact, consult a physician immediately.
1. Adjust stopper and make 3-4 cuts, nong exactly the point in which rebar is breaking.
2. Pinch next bit of rebar, stopping just before it breaks. Unplug machine from power source.
3. Turn unit over so oil plug is uppermost (if machine is hot allow to cool down rst).
4. Remove oil plug and seal washer (never remove when machine is hot).
5. Check oil is level with boom of plug hole. If oil is too low, top up with approved ISO VG46 oil.
6. Remove air bubbles - gently lt cuer lengthways and return to level posion. Top up and lt
cuer in opposite direcon. Repeat this process unl all air has been extracted.
7. Replace seal washer and oil plug.
8. Connect to power source and completely sever rebar.
Oil Change:
Change oil at least once a year or sooner if it appears dirty.
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Turn unit over so oil plug is uppermost (if machine is hot allow to cool down rst).
3. Remove oil plug and seal washer (never remove when machine is hot).
4. Turn cuer over and drain oil into a suitable receptacle. When oil ceases to drain, lt machine
to rear to allow oil trapped in piston housing to drain out. When housing is empty, lt unit in
the opposite direcon to empty the residue in the pump case.
5. Once all oil has been drained from the machine, turn unit over so oil plug is uppermost.
6. Slowly ll the machine with fresh oil and replace seal washer and oil plug.
7. Connect machine to power source and follow procedure for Oil Level Check.
Note: Dispose of hydraulic oil in accordance with local regulaons.
Bolt Tightness:
All bolts should be checked for ghtness on a weekly basis or aer every 500 cuts (whichever
comes rst).
Carbon Brushes:
Inspect carbon brushes on a monthly basis. Worn brushes will result in power loss and cause
irreparable damage to the armature’s commutator. Check brushes immediately if a loss of power
or electrical fault is experienced.
Replacing Carbon Brushes:
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Locate the brush caps on both sides near the back of the motor housing (remove rear cover
to access brush caps on some models).
3. Open the brush caps with a screwdriver and remove carbon brushes from the machine.
4. Inspect the carbon brushes and replace where worn or damaged.
5. Reinstall new carbon brushes and brush caps securely.

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