VEVOR RC-16 User manual

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ELECTRIC REBAR CUTTER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: RC-16 RC-20 RC-22 RC-25
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MODEL: IMN1000-UL
RC-16 RC-20 RC-22 RC-25
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ELECTRIC REBAR
CUTTER

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Read this instructions carefully before attempting to use cutters. Ignorance of
proper operating procedure can lead to accidents. If in doubt about any procedure,
contact your nearest authorized agent.
Contents
General Safety Precautions ..................................................................................2
Parts and Specifications.........................................................................................8
Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................9
Pre-use Checks ................................................................................................9
Warm up ........................................................................................................10
Stopper Adjustment ........................................................................................10
Cutting ............................................................................................................10
Points of Attention ...........................................................................................10
Maintenance ........................................................................................................11
Cutter Blocks ...................................................................................................11
Cleaning ........................................................................................................11
Oil Level Check ...............................................................................................12
Oil Change ......................................................................................................13
Bolt Tightness .................................................................................................13
Carbon Brushes ..............................................................................................13
General Safety Precautions
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this electric rebar cutter. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. The term "power tool" in the
safety instructions refers to your electric rebar cutter.

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Symbol
Symbol Description
Warning - To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
instructions manual carefully.
This symbol, placed before a safety comment, indicates a kind of
precaution, warning, or danger. Ignoring this warning may lead to
an accident. To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electrocution,
please follow the recommendation below.
Danger!
Risk of personal injury or environmental damage! Risk of electric
shock! Risk of personal injury by electric shock!
Warning- Be sure to wear ear protectors when using this product.
Warning- Be sure to wear eye protectors when using this product.
Warning- Be sure to wear gloves when using this product.
This product is of protection class II. That means it is equipped
with enhanced or double insulation.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools with
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

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injury.
e) Refrain from overreaching. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes,jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools make you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and only allow persons
familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be

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performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
Service
Have a qualified repair person service your power tool using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Usage
Use rebar cutters on concrete re-forcing bars only.
Restrict use to designated materials
There is always a chance that the cut end may shoot out, especially if less than
30cm in length. Exceeding designated material specifications greatly increases
this risk and damages the tool. Do not attempt to cut rebars. Harder, thicker or
thinner than those specified.
Use eye protection
Wear safety goggles , safety glassed with side shields or a face shield when using
cutter.
Provide safety barriers
Erect safety screens to protect co-workers from possible flying ends. Place safety
screen under the rebar when working in high places.
Exercise proper control
Hold cutter firmly and maintain proper footing and balance. Do not over-reach
when working in high place , secure cutter to scaffolding with a safety rope. Check
that power cord is not fouled and keep cord away from sharp edges and heat.
Check that all adjusting wrenches have been removed before using cutter.

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Guard against electric shock
To avoid possible electric shock, do not handle the cutter with wet hands or use the
cutter in rain or damp places. In addition, be aware of all power lines, electric
circuits, and other hazards that may be contacted, especially those below the
surface or otherwise hidden from view.
Unplug tool
Disconnect cutter from outlet when not in use and before cleaning, adjusting or
servicing. Do not disconnect plug from outlet by pulling the cord. Always check that
the switch lock if OFF before plugging in.
Beware of environment
Do not use cutter in the presence of flammable materials (e.g. Paint,
thinner,petroleum products, adhesives).
Do not use cutter in a possibly lighted and clear of obstructions. Operator should at
all times have an unobstructed view of the cutter, rebar and surrounding area.
Wear proper apparel
Do not wear loose clothes, dangling objects or jewellery. Restrain long hair. The
use of a safety-helmet and rubber soled boots is recommended . If safety gloves
are worn, be especially careful that gloves does not get caught in moving parts.
Keep visitors away
Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the work area for their own protection and
to prevent distraction of the operator.
Maintain cutter with care
Inspect cutter before each application. Faulty or loose cutter blocks could result in
personal injury . Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and/or grease. Keep
housing and piston free of dirt and iron filings. Check that no screws or bolts are
loose or missing. Following instruction for maintenance. Inspect the switch, cord,
plug , and extension cable regularly.
Store carefully

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When not in use, store the cutter and accessories in a dry place where
unauthorized people can't access them.
Parts and specifications
Main Parameters
Model
RC-16
RC-20
RC-22
RC-25
Voltage ± 5%
110VAC
110VAC
110VAC
110VAC
Wattage
900 W
1250 W
1350W
1700W
Operating Instructions
! Caution: Indicates hazard that could result in minor personal injury and/or
product damage.
Care: Indicates hazard that will result in product damage.
Pre-use checks
1. Check oil level.

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2. Check condition of cutter blocks and tightness of cutter block bolts.
! Caution: Using loose or cracked cutter blocks may result in injury to operators as
well as damage to unit.
3. Check that the power source is appropriate for the cutter.
Care: If voltage is too high , the motor will burn out. If the voltage is too low,
insufficient power will be generated. Never use DC current.
4. Check that power supply is properly earthed.
! Caution: Failure to earth power supply may result in electric shock to operator.
5. Check that cord is undamaged and that plug is not loose.
! Caution: Cut or abraded covering could result in a short and electric shock to
operator.
If an extension cable is to be used, make sure that it is undamaged and that it is
the proper thickness for the length.
Cable length
Cable size
110V
AWG
Up to 10 m
16
Up to 15 m
14
Up to 30 m
10
Warm-up
In cold weather, warm unit for 30-60 seconds so that the hydraulic oil reaches the
proper viscosity. Pull trigger -switch to extend piston and release when it has
reached its full stroke, Repeat 15-20 times.
Stopper adjustment
The adjustable stopper function to maintain the rebar in the correct position during
cutting and must be properly set for each size of rebar before making a cut.
Screw in stopper to provide sufficient clearance for rebar.

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Insert rebar fully into U-shaped support. Make sure that rebar is resting on the
base of the stopper.
Keeping rebar at right angels (90°) to front cutter block, screw out stopper until it
touches the rebar. Once set, the stooper needs no further adjustment while cutting
rebar of the same diameter, but must be re-set for a different size rebar.
! Caution: Failure to correctly set the stopper will result in excessive wear of cutter
block and may cause cut end to fly out.
Cutting
Insert rebar between stopper and front cutter block, ensuring it is properly seated
in U-shaped support.
Pull trigger -switch and keep depressed while piston advances and rebar is cut. ( If
switch is released at an intermediate point, piston will stop.)
When cut is completed, release switch. Piston retracts automatically. (Note that
switch can't be re-activated until piston has fully retracted.)
Points of attention
1. Be careful when cutting off short lengths (30cm or less) as the cut end tends to
fly out.
! Caution: Flying ends are a hazard to all personnel in the vicinity. Erect safety
screens.
2. Do not cover air vents.
Care: If events are covered , motor will overheat and may burn out.
3. Power will drop if hydraulic oil exceeds 70 ° (158 F) in temperature.
Allow until to cool before resuming operation. (Be particularly careful in summer,
when the aluminum pump case heats up quicker.)
4. If a drop in power is observed and motor is unusually hot, check carbon brush .
If the piston fails to retract completely, push the rear cutter block backward to
retract the piton manually.
! Caution: Use a rebar or flat metal bar for this purpose. Never push cutter block
with any part of the hand, even if gloved.
Once piston has been retracted , pull trigger-switch long enough to partially

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advance piston. Unplug unit. And check piston and housing for accumulated dust
iron filings that may be jamming the piston. After cleaning, piston still does not
automatically retract when fully extended, the piston itself may be damaged.
Return the unit to an authorized agent for repair.
Maintenance
Cutter blocks
Before using, always check that the two bolts on each cutter block are properly
tightened. Using a loose block will result in damage to block and housing. Also
check condition of cutter blocks. If either cutting edge is dull or chipped, remove
retaining bolts and rotate both blocks so that two new edges come into use.
Replace and tighten bolts (each block has four cutting edges)
When all four cutting edges have been used or if either block is cracked or
otherwise damaged, replace both block.
! Caution: A loose or cracked block may injure the operator .
Cleaning
Cleaning cutter after use.
! Caution: Wear gloves to protect hands from metal splinters. Do not use an
air-gun, blasting with air can cause metal filing and/or dust to get into eyes and
respiratory system.
1.Disconnect unit.
2.Wipe or brush away all dirt and metal filings. Pay particular attention to the lower
half of the piston, where dirt is more easily accumulated.
Oil-level check
As the cutters are hydraulically operated, the oil level must be checked at frequent
intervals, preferably daily. Failure to maintain the oil properly results in a drop in
pressure and loss of cutting power.
! Caution : Hydraulic oil is highly flammable. Keep away from sparks and naked
flame. Do not smoke.
! Caution: Hydraulic oil may cause inflammation of the eyes and skin. If ingested,

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it will cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
In case of eye contact, rinse in clean water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician. In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
In case of ingestion, consult a physician immediately. Do not deliberately induce
vomiting.
1.Oil should be warm but not hot. Warm up unit if cold.
2.Adjust stopper and make three or four cuts, noting exactly at what point the rebar
is actually breaking.
3.Pinch a short piece of rebar, stopping just before it breaks off. Unplug unit from
power source.
4.With partially severed rebar in place, turn unit over so that oil-plug is uppermost.
(If unit is hot, allow to cool down.)
5.Remove oil-plug and seal-washer (packing)
! Caution: Never remove oil-plug when unit is hot or oil will spurt out.
6.check that oil is level with bottom of plug hole. (i.e. That pump case is full to the
brim). If oil level is too low, top up with 20-weight hydraulic oil with anti-foam and
anti-abrasion properties. (ISO viscosity grade VG46. E.g. Shell oil tellus 46, mobil
oil DTE-25 OR Esso uni power SQ46.)
7.After topping up, extract air from system. Gently tilt cutter lengthwise and return
it to a level position. Top up again and tilt in the opposite direction . Repeat this
process until all air has been extracted.
Care: Cutter can't function properly if oil contains air bubbles.
8.Replace seal washer (packing) and plug. Connect cutter to power source and
completely serve rebar.
Oil change
The hydraulic oil should be changed at least once a year. Sooner if it appears dirty.
1.Unplug unit from power source. Remove oil plug and packing. Turn cutter over
and drain oil into a suitable receptacle. When oil ceases to drain out, tilt unit to rear
so that oil trapped in the piston housing can run out. When housing is empty, tilt
unit in the opposite direction to empty the residue in the pump case.
2.With drain-hole uppermost, slowly fill the unit with fresh oil. Replace plug and
lightly tighten. Connect unit to power source and advance piston two or three times.

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Unplug unit and remove oil-plug . Top up oil level and replace plug.
3.Finally follow procedure for oil level check.
Note: Dispose of hydraulic oil following local regulations. Do not pour into the sea,
river, lake or drains.
Bolt tightness
Once a week or after every 500 cuts, check the tightness of all bolts, especially
those securing the housing to the cylinder. Loose bolts will result in a loss of
power.
Carbon brushes
Inspect the two carbon brushes at least once every two months. (normal brush life
is 200 hours.)
Care: Worn brushes will result in power loss, cause the motor to run hot and
irreparably damage the armature's commutator.
1.Disconnect unit
2.Unscrew both brush caps and pull out carbon brushes.
3.Replace brushes if less than 6 cm in length.

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No.
Parts Name
No.
Parts Name
No.
Parts Name
1
Cylinder
27
Spring
53
Tapping Screw
M4×60
2
Ball Bearing
698
28
Cutter Head
54
Stator Coil
3
Piston
29
Air Bag
55
Motor Housing
4
Return Spring
30
Nut
56
Locating Sleeve
5
Oil Valve
31
**
57
Foot Stand
6
Valve Spring
32
Screw
58
Hexagon Socket
Screw M5×85
7
Spring Guide
33
Gasket
59
Hexagon Socket
Set Screw M4×5
8
Pump Seal
34
Seal 40*30*6
60
Brush Holder
9
Magnet Filter
35
Big Spring
61
Carbon Brush
10
Gasket
36
Hexagon Socket
Screw M6 x 20
62
Brush Cap
11
Manganese
Steel Gasket
37
Hexagon Socket
Screw M6 x 20
63
Condenser
12
Needle Bearing
12×24×10
38
Cutter Block / Blade
64
Condenser Cover
13
Manganese
Steel Gasket
39
Pring Washer M5
65
Switch

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14
Snap Ring
40
Hexagon Socket
Screw M5 x 18
66
Rubber Push
Button
15
Snap Ring
41
Cutter Block / Blade
67
Housing Cover
16
Pump Case Oil
Seal 15×25×7
42
Spring Washer Ф5
68
Tapping Screw
M4x20
17
**
43
Hexagon Socket
Screw M5×16
69
**
18
Bearing 6002
44
Spring
70
**
19
Compound
Gasket Ф10
45
Hex Socket Screw
M10x40
71
Safety Cap
20
Hexagonal Bolt
M10×16
46
Handle
72
**
21
Gasket Ring
70×60×6
47
**
73
Cord Holder
22
Pin 8×25
48
**
74
Taping Screw
M4x14
23
**
49
Armature
75
Cord Armor
24
Return Rod
50
**
76
Electrical Cord
25
Spring
51
Bearing 608
77
**
26
Cutter Rod
52
**
78
**
79
Name Plate

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No.
Parts Name
No.
Parts Name
No.
Parts Name
1
Cutter Head
27
Piston
53
Cable Armor
2
Gasket Ring
40×50×6
28
Spring
54
**
3
**
29
Oil Valve
55
**
4
Cutter Block /
Blade
30
Spring
56
Gum Washer
5
Air Bag
31
Spring Guide
57
Bearing 6200
6
Nut
32
Oil Seal
58
Wave Washer
7
**
33
Filter Magnet
59
Bolt M4*8
8
Screw
34
Gasket
60
Bolt M8*25
9
O Ring
35
Pump Case
61
Bolt M8*30
10
O Ring
36
Hexagonal Screw
M10×16
62
Bolt M8*30

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11
Cutter Block /
Blade
37
Compound Gasket
Ф10
63
Bolt M6*20
12
Hexagonal
Screw
38
Oil Seal 20×35×8
64
Bolt M6*20
13
Nut
39
Bearing 104
65
Bolt M6*25
14
Big Spring
40
Connecting Block
66
Bolt M6*50
15
Gasket
41
Handle
67
Bolt M6*20
16
Cutter Rod
42
Handle Cover
68
Washer
17
Gasket Ring
80×95×9
43
Photosphere
Ф4.763
69
Bolt M4*12
18
Return Shaft
44
Carbon Brush
70
Bolt M4*8
19
Spring
45
Switch
71
**
20
Spring
46
Stator Coil
72
Bolt M5*75
21
Pin 12×40
47
Armature
73
Connecting Plate
22
Cylinder
48
Electrical Cord
23
Snap Ring
49
Bolt
24
Manganese
Steel Gasket
50
Motor Housing
25
Needle Bearing
14×30×12
51
Carbon Brush
Holder
26
Bearing 609
52
Carbon Brush Cap

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