UTILCO UM-50CU User manual

Instruction manual
Model: UM-50CU
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
UTILCO Lineman Tools
4730 Madison Road
Cincinnati OH 45227
www.utilco.com
Phone:
800-776-9775
513-533-6200

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Table of Contents
1.
Warranty and Servicing/Safety Symbols Page 3
2. General Safety Information Page 4
3.
Technical Specications Page 5
4.
Tool Parts Labeled Page 6
5.
Operating Instructions Page 7
6.
Tool Maintenance Page 8
7.
Head Assembly Breakdown and Parts List Page 9
8.
Tool Parts Breakdown Page 10
9.
Parts List Page 11
THANK YOU...
for buying a UTILCO Lineman 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 UTILCO Lineman Tools.

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Description of 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
1. Warranty and Servicing
UtilPro™ 5-Year Tool Service Protection Program
Introducing the industry’s best service & support program for all your UTILCO hydraulic crimping
and cutting tools. All UTILCO tool buyers are automatically registered in the UtilPro 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.)
UtilPro Tool 5 Day Repair Pledge
If your tool(s) need repair at any time within ve years of your original purchase date, our UtilPro
service network will repair your registered tools within ve business days of receipt.
UtilPro Tool Loaner Program
If you need a replacement tool during any repair, our UtilPro 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 UtilPro Service Partner
Call UTILCO for assistance in solving tool performance issues or for any of your service needs.
UTILCO tool owners will be oered 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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2. General Safety Information
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 inuence
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 qualied repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the hydraulic tool is maintained.

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3. Technical Specications
Force developed: 6.7 tons
Jaw Opening: 2 in.
Hydraulic oil: Shell Tellus S2 V 15
Dimensions: 24 in. x 2.3 in. x 7.6 in. (L x W x H)
Weight: 11.3 lbs.
Cut Capacity
CU code wire: 1.9 in.
AL code wire: 1.9 in.
Lead sheath: 1.9 in.
24.1 in. (612 mm)
7.7 in. (195 mm)

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Latch
Stationary handle
Pump handle
Release button
Serial number
Movable blade




4. Tool Parts Labeled
NOTE: Includes durable plastic carrying case.

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5. 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 pulling up on release lever.
3. Close head and latch around material. Be sure tool is completely latched or damage will occur.
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 with a safety bypass. When maximum pressure is achieved,
you will hear a pop.
CAUTION: always wear eye protection
while cutting
WARNING: do not cut steel.

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# Part # Part Description Qty
1 100269 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
2 701401 BLADE GUIDE RIGHT 1
3 700883 SCREW 4
4 701232 FIXED BLADE 1
5 701392 BLADE GUIDE LEFT 1
6 701231 MOVING BLADE 1
7 712015 CAP SCREW 2
8 712016 CAP SCREW 3
9 710158 BOLT 1
10 710155 GUIDE BUSHING 1
11 705806 FILTER DISC 1
6. Tool Maintenance
Daily mantenance:
• 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 diculty with the operation and maintenance of this tool, contact our
customer service department (see back cover).

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7. Head Assembly Breakdown and Parts List
# Part # Part Description Qty
1 100269 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
2 701401 BLADE GUIDE RIGHT 1
3 700883 SCREW 4
4 701232 FIXED BLADE 1
5 701392 BLADE GUIDE LEFT 1
6 701231 MOVING BLADE 1
7 712015 CAP SCREW 2
8 712016 CAP SCREW 3
9 710158 BOLT 1
10 710155 GUIDE BUSHING 1
11 705806 FILTER DISC 1
# Part # Part Description Qty
12 710159 CYLINDER HEAD 1
13 710161 LATERAL PLATE 2
14 701139 HEXAGONAL NUT 3
15 701406 LOCKING RING 2
16 102266 HEXAGONAL NUT 2
17 200275 LOCK WASHER 2
18 710156 DISC 1
19 710154 INTERLOCK 1
20 710160 LOCKING LEVER 1
21 710157 LOCKING PIN 1
22 701425 LOCKING RING 2
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20
21
22
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18
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7
6
512
13
14
16
15
10 11
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8. Tool Parts Breakdown
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10
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6
5
4
3
2
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15
14
13
12
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16

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# Part Number Part Description Qty 1 E710200 CUTTING HEAD MNT 1 2 711198 SPRING RING 1 3 708333 O-RING SEAL 1 4 708335 SHIM RING 1 5 712081 COMPRESSION SPRING 1 6 714076 ROLL PIN 1 7 714077 ROLL PIN 1 8 103301 PISTON 1 9 760380 SUPPORT RING 1 10 760375 O-RING SEAL 1 11 103559 CYLINDER 1 12 103991 O-RING SEAL 1 13 104050 GRUB SCREW 1 14 E710497 HAND OPERATED HYDRAULIC TOOL MNT 1 15 713796 PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE 1 16 LABEL 1
9. Parts List

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Service:
Date: 07/17 Version 1
UTILCO Lineman Tools
4730 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone: [phone]
513-533-6200
www.utilco.com