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2.3) Cutting mode
With the tool in the rest position (the ram fully retracted), proceed as
follows:
Select the appropriate cutting jaws for the conductor to be cut (see
table page 17).
Insert the cutting jaws into the tool (see
section 3.1
).
Insert the conductor between the blades (14), up to the desired
cutting point (see FIG. 5).
To cut short pieces of steel or ACSR ropes, it is suggested to tie
or wrap rope with adhesive or duct tape around the area to
be cut and at its end, so to limit the projection of steel frag-
ments which could cause damage or injure the operator.
Press the operating button (3) to activate the motor-pump, the ram
will gradually move forward until the blades (14) touch the conduc-
tor.
Make sure the blades are exactly positioned on the desired cutting
point otherwise re-open by pressing the release button (12) and reposi-
tion.
To halt the advancement, release the operating button (3) and the motor will
cut
out.
Firmly hold the tool and press the operating button (3) to gradually move
the blades (14), until the cutting operation is complete. At the end of the
cycle the display will show the maximum pressure reached (P
p
).
By operating the pressure release button (12), the ram will retract and open the blades.
2.4) LED Worklights
Whilst the tool is in operation, the working area is illuminated by four high luminosity LED Work-
lights that switch off automatically at the end of the cycle.
The LED Worklights can be disabled by following the procedure described in section 4.4.
2.5) Head rotation
For ease of operation, the tool head can rotate through 180°, allowing the operator to work in the
most comfortable position.
Do not attempt to rotate the head when the hydraulic circuit is pressurised.
P
p
= 325 bar
P = 0 bar
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