TASKMASTER TOOLS TM-CUT85CU User manual
Instruction manual
Model: TM-CUT85CU
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
TASKMASTER TOOLS
4730 Madison Road
Cincinnati OH 45227
www.ilsco.com
Phone:
800-776-9775
513-533-6200
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servicing.........................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specications........................................................................................................................................................5
Identication............................................................................................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions......................................................................................................................................................7-8
Head Assembly Breakdown and Parts List.....................................................................................................................9
Tool Parts Breakdown..........................................................................................................................................................10
Parts List...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Tool Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................12
Thank you...
for buying a TASKMASTER TOOL. Our mission is to bring product innovation and exceptional
customer service to the marketplace. This tool line is reliable, dependable, and durable for our
customer’s needs.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the product. If you have any questions
about our product please reach out to our customer service department (see back cover). No part
of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or circulated in any form or by any
means without the prior written authorization of TASKMASTER TOOLS.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Do not dispose
of product.
Please recycle
Electric Shock
Hazard- use
proper protective
equipment
Attention!
Risk of
cutting injury
Never use
with unlocked
workhead
Read the operating
instructions
before use
Wear protective
goggles
WARRANTY AND SERVICING
TASKMASTER PRO 5-Year Tool Service Protection Program
Introducing the industry’s best service & support program for all your ILSCO hydraulic crimping and
cutting tools. All ILSCO tool buyers are automatically registered in the TASKMASTER PRO Service
Protection Program and will receive free tool repairs for defects in material or workmanship on their
tool(s) for ve years after their original purchase date. (Excludes abuse, non-intended use, tampered
with or normal wear and tear.)
TASKMASTER PRO Tool 5-Day Repair Pledge
If your tool(s) need repair at any time within ve years of your original purchase date, our
TASKMASTER PRO service network will repair your registered tools within ve business days of
receipt.
TASKMASTER PRO Tool Loaner Program
If you need a replacement tool during any repair, our TASKMASTER PRO network can typically
provide a comparable loaner tool to registered tool owners while your tool is being repaired.
FREE Tool Reconditioning
Your rst reconditioning is on us!
To Find a TASKMASTER PRO Service Partner
Call ILSCO for assistance in solving tool performance issues or for any of your service needs.
ILSCO tool owners will be oered options to solve any tool replacement, parts or repair
issues.
Call 513-533-6200 or 800-776-9775
Monday to Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM Eastern Time (ET)
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SAFETY
Read all safety warnings, instructions provided with this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a hydraulic tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
hydraulic tool. Do not use a hydraulic tool while you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while using hydraulic tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as rubber gloves, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of hydraulic tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
SERVICE
• Have your tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the hydraulic tool is maintained.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Force developed: 7.8 tons
Jaw Opening: 3.34 in.
Hydraulic oil: Shell Tellus S2 V 15
Dimensions: 27.4 in. x 2.5 in. x 8 in. (L x W x H)
Weight: 16.1 lbs.
Cut Capacity
CU conductor: 3.3 in.
AL conductor: 3.3 in.
8.1 in. (205 mm)
2.8 in. (71 mm)
27. 6 in. (700 mm)
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Release lever
Stationary handle
Pump handle
Release button
Serial number
Movable blade
IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: Includes molded carrying case.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to read instructions carefully, wear safety goggles, and keep ngers away from cutting
head.
ADVANCING & RETRACTING
1. To advance the tool, lift and lower the pump handle.
2. To retract the tool, twist pump handle completely, then push handles together until blade is
fully retracted.
CUTTING
1. Make sure the blade is fully retracted.
2. Unlatch the tool head by pressing down on release lever.
3. Close head and latch around material. Be sure tool head is completely latched before cutting
or damage will occur.
CAUTION: always wear eye protection
while cutting
WARNING: do not cut steel
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4. Make sure all cuts are made perpendicular to the cutting head or damage will occur to blades.
5. Advance the blade by lifting and lowering the pump handle.
6. Once cutting cycle is complete, twist pump handle then push handles together until blade is
fully retracted.
NOTE: Your tool is equipped with a safety bypass. When maximum pressure is achieved, you
will hear a pop.
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Daily maintenance:
• After each cutting cycle wipe the cutting head jaws free of metal shavings.
• Wipe down all steel parts with WD-40.
• Store the tool in a non-humid environment.
The tool should provide many years of service when given the proper maintenance and care.
Should you experience any diculty with the operation and maintenance of this tool, contact our
customer service department (see back cover).
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TOOL PARTS BREAKDOWN
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# Part Number Part Description Qty
1 E754002 CUTTING HEAD MNT 1
2 103560 CYLINDER 1
3 711199 SPRING RING 1
4 714608 LOCKING PIN 1
5 E714620 PISTON CPL 1
6 103991 O-RING SEAL 1
7 104050 GRUB SCREW 1
8 E711047 HAND OPERATED HYDRAULIC TOOL MNT 1
9 713796 PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 1
10 LABEL 1
PARTS LIST
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HEAD ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST
# Part # Part Description Qty
1 706097 FIT SCREW 1
2 706095 PRESSURE PIN 1
3 101809 ROLL PIN 1
4 706001 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
5 700615 FIXED BLADE 1
6 708452 CAP SCREW 2
7 707680 GUIDE BAR 1
8 700614 MOVING BLADE 1
9 712019 CAP SCREW 2
10 706096 LATERAL PLATE 2
11 701425 LOCKING RING 2
12 710963 HEXAGONAL NUT 2
# Part # Part Description Qty
13 706103 SUPPORTING ROLL 1
14 705806 FILTER DISC 1
15 706091 CYLINDER HEAD 1
16 706098 CYLINDRICAL PIN 2
17 706101 WASHER 4
18 700857 ROLL PIN 1
19 706002 TENSION SPRING 2
20 710630 CAP SCREW 2
21 708056 HEXAGONAL NUT 2
22 706088 LOCKING LEVER 1
23 701139 HEXAGONAL NUT 1
24 706099 BUSHING 1
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Service:
Date: 03/18 Version 2
TASKMASTER TOOLS
4730 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: 800-776-9775
513-533-6200
www.ilsco.com
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