SEATEK ROTO-SPLIT ROTO-FLEX RS-101 User manual

ROTO-SPLIT
Made in USA Patent Pending
Standard MC Small MC
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RS-101AC AUTOCLAMPING
RS-101 WITH THUMB NUT CLAMPING
Back-up thumb screwa& insert cable binto the channel. Hold cableb
in place with your thumb. Now turn thumb screw aclockwise until the tip
of the clampingstud efalls into the helical groove of the cablecasing
b. Secure by hand tightening thumbscrewa. Note: Do not tighten with
pliers, only hand tightening is required to clamp the cable securely.
ROTO-SPLIT
SEATEK Co.
STAMFORD, CT
PATENTED
ROTO-SPLIT
SEATEK Co.
STAMFORD, CT
PATENTED
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The patented ROTO-SPLIT ® strips #14, 12, 10 & 8 gauge BX & MC cable & cuts 3/8" trade size ex. The new patent pending
ROTO-SPLIT ®RS-101AC & RS-101B have exclusive auto clamping. The RS-101AC strips new reduced diameter brands
of MC cable. The ROTO-FLEX cuts 1/2" to 3/4" trade size ex & strips large size BX & MC cable such as: AWG #2/3 & AWG
#4/3. For larger cables & ex up to 1-1/2" trade size use our ROTO-FLEX RF-170.
Remove the hex nut from the curved handle c. Put the threaded screw
into the blade shaft and push out the red plug. Screw on the hex nut
with the counterbored side against the blade. Tighten the nut with an
adjustable wrench.
RS-101A, RS-101AL & RF-120A
WITH QUICK CLAMPING
Unscrew knob aand insert cable binto the channel. Squeeze quick
clamping lever until the clamping stud ereaches the bottom of the
cable groove. The tip of the quick clamping lever 4should be
just above the bottom of the tool. Adjust the depth of the clamping
stud eby turning knob auntil the lever is in the correct position. It
is important to note that the cable should be clamped securely
but not overtightened. Adjustment is normally not required
when switching from #14 to #12 cables. The quick clamping &
release feature of the RS-101A makes it twice as fast as the original.
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR THE ROTO-SPLIT®& ROTO-FLEX™
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RS-101
RS-101A
RS-101, RS-101A, RS-101B, RS-101AC, RS-101AL AND RF-120A
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RS-101AC & RS -101B
WITH EXCLUSIVE AUTO CLAMPING
Insert cable ainto the channel and squeeze auto-clamping
lever buntil the clamping stud dreaches the bottom of the
cable groove. Hold the tool near the cutting head & squeeze the
RS-101AC or RS-101B until the blade makes contact with the cable.
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After the MC cable has been clamped, hold the tool near the cutting
head and squeeze the ROTO-SPLIT or ROTO-FLEX. Do not apply
too much pressure while pushing the "BLUE SAPPHIRE" circular
blade against the cable. Rotate the crank handle csmoothly and
change the amount of pressure to get the most efcient cutting action.
When the force required to turn the crank suddenly decreases,
you have cut all the way through. Release pressure and turn
the crank slightly, the top should snap back to the original position.
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DEPTH OF CUT
LEVER
STEP 2 - CABLE CLAMPING
STEP 1 - A S S E M BLY
STEP 3 - CUTTING MC CABLES
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RS-101AC & B
RS-101AC: For small diameter MC cable lever fmust be in the
forward position and button gmust be pushed in completely
(flush with outer channel)to properly position the cable.

WARRANTY:All the ROTO-SPLITand ROTO-FLEX models have a lifetimeguaranty
except for the blade. They are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and
material. Should any part of these tools be defective, they will be serviced or replaced
free of charge (except for replacement blade). This warranty is void if these tools
have been damaged by accident or mishandling. THIS WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, except for repair or
replacement of parts, Seatek Company assumes no liability for damage to the replacement
blade or other damages.
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CUTTING LARGE MC AND FLEX
For large MC, BX and Flex use the ROTO-FLEX RF-120 or
RF-170. The RF-120 cuts MC from AWG 4- 4 up to 2- 4 and Flex
from 1/2” to 3/4”. The RF-170 is our largest capacity hand tool
and cuts MC from AWG 4- 4 up to 4/0 and Flex from 1/2" to 1-1/2".
BLADE STORAGE
All our Roto-Split and Roto-Flex models (except the RS-101) have a
blade storage cartridge contained in the knob. To release the cartridge
simply pop it out with the tip of a screwdriver. Place your spare blades
inside (up to a maximum of six) and snap the cartridge back into the
knob. For best results always use genuine "BLUE SAPPHIRE" Cat.
B-102 or B-107 blades.
BLADE LUBRICATION
Use our Lubricant Stick LS-105 for longer blade life and to prevent
blade clogging (not for use on aluminum). Lubricant sticks are available
from your local distributor. NOTE: our armored cable cutters have an
opening in front to apply the lubricant stick, simply rotate the handle
with the LS-105 inserted into the tool.
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ROTO-SPLIT
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PAT.PENDING
STEP 4 - REMOVING THE ARMORED CASING
With our "BLUE SAPPHIRE" blade 2 to 5 brisk turns of the handle
should be sufcient to split the BX casing. Hold the cable on each
side of the cut and twist the armored casing counter-clockwise until
it separates. If this last step fails, you have not cut all the way
through the armor. Repeat the steps above.
BLUE SAPPHIRE REPLACEMENT
BLADE. USE ON: RS-101, RS-101A,
RS-101AC, RF-120A, RF-120B & RF-170.
REPLACEMENT
BLADES
B-107
B-102
BLADE WITH OFFSET TEETH FOR
ALUMINUM OR STEEL CASING ON 1/2"
FLEX & LARGER. NOT FOR RS-101AC
FOR ALL POWER TOOLS & MACHINES.
RS-101-AP, RM-202A, B & C, RM-202M.
B-108
LUBRICANT STICK
LS-105
USE ON BLADES FOR ROTO-SPLIT &
ROTO-FLEX & ROTOMATIC MODELS.
(NOTE: DO NOT USE WHEN CUTTING
ALUMINUM ARMOR)
POWER KIT POWER CONVERSION KIT. MOTORIZE
ANY ROTO-SPLIT & ROTO-FLEX
(SAME PRINCIPLE AS POWER-SPLIT).
CONTAINS: B-108 BLADE, SHAFT, SCREW,
WASHERS, HEX NUT & HEX WRENCH.
HARDWARE
RETROFIT
SPARE PARTS KIT FOR ROTO-SPLIT &
ROTO-FLEX. CONTAINS ONE SHAFT, ONE
HEX NUT, ONE 4-40 KNURLED SCREW, ONE
RS-101 THUMBSCREW.
101-106
101-107
HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR ALL MODELS OF
THE ROTO-SPLIT AND ROTO FLEX WITH
BLADE CARTRIDGE STORED IN KNOB.
HANDLE
101-110
WARNING!! Never attempt to cut already installed BX, MC or Flex cables on
live lines, since any contact between a live wire and ground can be lethal.
CUTTING REDUCED SIZE MC CABLE
Use the Roto-Split RS-101AC to cut reduced diameter MC cable
such as Southwire MCAP . Since this cable requires a reduced depth
of cut slide the lever ftowards the front of the tool. Make sure
button gis pushed in completely (ush with outer channel)
to center the cable on the blade. Cut the cable armor as detailed
in Step c. To cut standard MC return lever fto the rear position.
Warning: When cutting reduced wall MC the lever must
be set forward to prevent possible damage to conductors
STEP 5 - DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT
If the Roto-Split does not completely cut through the armor it may
be required to adjust the depth of cut. Turn the set screw in
the top housing counter-clockwise a 1/4 turn (use a 3/32 Allen
wrench). Make a trial cut and adjust the set screw until the cas-
ing separates. It is critical to check that the blade does not
nick a wire after adjusting the depth of cut. Make a trial cut
to test. Casing can be separated by inserting the tip of a screw-
driver blade into the slot and twisting to crack it open, or simply
bend the cable slightly at the cut to snap the armored casing.
FOR LEFT HANDED USERS: No problem! Hold the Roto-Split upside
down in your right hand & turn the crank clockwise with your left.
BLADE STORAGE CARTRIDGE
(SNAPS IN KNOB - STORES 6 BLADES)
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Oil Shaft
B-102 blades are
lubricated
DO NOT REMOVE
WAX BEFORE USE
For maximum blade
life lubricate the B-102
blade with LS-105
lubricant stick
Note: Always oil the dblade shaft & thumb screw when blade is replaced
Remove knurled screw a. Using an adjustable wrench, remove nut
cSwing up the top housing & push the handle assembly back about
1/2" inch. Lift out the blade b& replace with a new blade, making
sure that the arrow and logos are on top. Replace hex nut c&
knurled screw a. Please note that only a slight tightening of nut cis
necessary since the nut will automatically secure during the rst cut.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Wax Stick
Opening