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Hydraulic Rebar Cutter

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 result in injury to 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 every
day. Failure to maintain the oil at the proper level 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, 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

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