General Machine Products 75248 556 ACSR Ratchet Cutter 1.6 inch - Manual

75248 RATCHETlNG HARD CABLE CUTTER
75348 CUTTER W/O SCABBARD
Never use this tool to cut electrically energized cable.
Severe or fatal injury may result.
Do not exceed these maximum cutting capacities for
this tool or tool damage will occur:
► ACSR power cable up to and including .556
► 500 MCM hard drawn electrical conductors 1.40 in. (35 mm)
maximum outside diameter
► 750 MCM soft drawn electrical conductors 1.60 in (40 mm) maximum outside
diameter
► Self-support (figure-8) telecommunications cable 1.74 in. (44 mm) with a maximum support
messenger size of .276 in. (7 mm).
When cutting, observe the following important directions:
► The cable must enter into the jaws of the tool exactly perpendicular (90°) to the cutting blades so
as to result in a circular cross-section cut.
► When cutting self-support cable, always orient the supporting strand so it faces the handles for
maximum leverage.
► If you encounter excessive cutting resistance, use a one click cutting cycle until the cutter moves
freely.
► Tighten the fulcrum nut periodically and keep the handle bolts tight. The tool will not operate
properly unless the fulcrum nut is torqued to at least 15 ft-Ibs. (20 Newton meters).
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