Signode CU-25 Use and care manual

IMPORTANT - DO NOT DESTROY THIS MANUAL. It is the customer's responsibility to have all operators and
service personnel read and understand this manual. Contact your local Signode representative for additional
copies of this manual.
© Copyright 1999, Signode 186073 Rev. 11/1999
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side
shields can result in severe eye injury or
blindness. Always wear safety glasses
with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
2. Strap applied to a package is under tension and will
rebound in an outward direction when cut.
3. Before using the cutter read its operation and safety
instructions.
4. Use the correct Signode strap cutter for your
application; if you need help contact your Signode
representative. Never use a claw hammer, crowbar,
chisel, ax, or similar tool to cut or break strap. Such
tools will cause the strap to fly apart with hazardous
force.
5. Keep work areas uncluttered and well lit.
6. Maintain proper footing and balance when cutting strap.
Do not cut strap when you are in an awkward position.
Take additional care when cutting ties on compressed
loads; strap will recoil with a much greater force. Be
careful when cutting straps as the load can shift.
7. Strap should always be cut square; strap cut at an angle
has a much sharper end.
8. Dispose of all cut strap. Never leave it lying on the
ground where it can present a tripping hazard. Never re-
use strap.
9. Take good care of the cutter. Inspect it daily for worn or
damaged cutting surfaces. Do not use this tool if these
surfaces are worn or damaged.
10. Always wear protective gloves when
handling strap or sharp parts.
CU-25 STRAP CUTTER
Part No. 005740
For cutting all strap up to 2" x .050" (50mm x
1.27mm).
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
1. Keep personnel at safe distance, away from possible
flying strap ends.
2. Stand to one side of the strap as it is being cut,
OUTSIDE OF THE DANGER ZONE (dotted area).
3. Cut strap.

CU-25 PARTS LIST
Key Qty Part No. Description
1* 1 005744 Top cutter blade
2 2 003911 Thin flex-loc nut
3 1 005742 Top handle
4** 2 005753 HHCS (Bolt)
5 1 005745 Handle link
6 1 005746 Cutter lever
7 1 005748 Cutter drive pin
8 1 005741 Bottom handle
9** 2 005747 Cutter lever bolt
10 1 005743 Bottom cutter blade
11** 1 005749 L. H. Bolt
12 1 003133 Danger sign
13 1 262173 Nameplate
* Can be reversed when worn.
** Use Loctite #271 on threads only.
When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and name.
Wearing parts are underlined and should be stocked. Common hardware parts may obtained at any local
hardware supply.