Champion Rescue Tools – RC-5 Guillotine Cutter Detailed Tool Instructions
© Champion Rescue Tools
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the RC-5 Guillotine Cutter – a
tool designed for cutting in areas where significant
power is used and patient safety is a major concern. For
General Operating and Safety Instructions please refer
to the “General Operating Procedures” Booklet
furnished with your tool.
General Safety and Operating Instructions
1.
Always turn the power unit to the “off” position and
place the control valve in the “off” position for any
service or clearing work. You should also “dump”
the valve by pushing it all the way to one side and
then the other – this releases any stored energy and
eliminates tool creep.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the tool(s) and control
valve, moving the control valve back and forth until
familiar with the valve action and operation. NEVER
put any part of your body between the moving parts
of this or any other tool!
3.
Using a hydraulic tool is a one person operation
with no exceptions.
4.
The Guillotine Cutter will cut a broad range of
materials. Inspect the cutter blade after each use to
make sure it is in good condition. Inspection of the
blade before each use is a MUST! If blade is suspect
in any way, pull the tool out of service immediately
and replace the blade. Remember you are cutting
with many thousands of pounds of force.
5.
The Hydraulic Cylinder on your new tool operates
under extreme pressure and is a sealed unit. Under
normal use, it does not require service. The factory
sealed cylinder must NEVER be taken apart. Doing
so will void your warranty and could potentially
result in severe injure or even death.
6.
As long as the cylinder remains sealed and is not
tampered with, any defect or malfunctions are
covered by the Champion limited lifetime warranty
(to the original purchaser). See the “Champion
Rescue Tools Statement of Lifetime warranty” for
additional information.
7.
The control valve must be kept clean. Blow off sand
and dirt with an air hose. Use WD-40- on the valve
spring. Valve does not need any maintenance.
8.
As with all Champion Rescue Tools, the operating
speed can be slowed down or increased by moving
the trigger accordingly. If the trigger is opened
partial the movement will be slow; If the trigger is
opened all the way movement will be faster.
Always use proper safety gear and follow all safety
instruction as outlined in this manual.
Operating Pressure
5,000 or 10,500 psi
Weight
30.5 lbs
Length
27.5 inches
Width
6.3 inches
Height
6.8 inches
Blade Opening
4.5 inches
Max Cutting Force
248,000 lbs
Hydraulic Fluid Type
Specified by Customer
