Enerpac EBE26, Instruction Sheet

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• Cutter surfaces can become very hot. To prevent
burns, avoid contact with cutter components and
wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Refer to additional safety precautions in Section 1.0
of this manual before using the cutter or performing
any maintenance or repair activities.
9.3 Trapped Air Removal
Before placing a new cutter into operation, cycle the
piston several times without load to remove any trapped
air in the hydraulic circuit.
Air is completely purged when the piston advances and
retracts smoothly in both directions, from fully advanced
to fully retracted.
This procedure should be performed after the oil in the
cutter is changed, and after any maintenance or repair
activity in which the oil is drained and replaced.
9.4 Locating and Positioning the Cutter
• Before inserting material to be cut inside the cutting
head, be certain that the cutter is placed on a solid
and stable work surface of sufficient weight rating
capacity. Refer to Section 2.2 for cutter weight.
• Position the cutter as needed using the handle/grip
mounted at the top of the cutter. The handle/grip
can also be used for transporting the cutter short
distances.
• If it is desired to lift or support the cutter by mechanical
means, use only the lifting hook supplied in the
Enerpac lifting hook kit. See Figure 6. This optional
accessory can be ordered from an Enerpac authorized
distributor if it was not ordered with the cutter. Always
use appropriately rated lifting equipment.
NOTICE:
WARNING
Because the cutter components are very
heavy, there is a risk of cuts, crushing or broken bones. To
avoid accidents, use care when working with the cutter.
Serious personal injury may result if the cutter is not
properly supported and handled in an appropriate way.
Figure 6, Lifting Hook (optional accessory)
9.0 CUTTER OPERATION
9.1 Foreseen Use and Residual Risks
NOTICE:
WARNING
Failure to observe and comply with the
instructions and precautions contained in the
following paragraphs could result in death or serious
personal injury.
1. The cutter must be used only to cut round, square or
flat metal bars and other similar items. Material
diameter, tensile strength and hardness must not
exceed the maximum allowable values shown in
Section 2.1 of this manual.
2. The cutter may be used only if powered by an electrical
system compliant with legislation and current law
(suitably connected to a grounded electrical system
and protected from current surges and short circuits).
3. Operators must observe the instructions in this
manual in order to minimize the risk of accidents. In
particular, operators must pay attention when working
in conditions that could cause:
• Possible burns from overheated metal parts.
• Injury due to incorrect positioning or inadequate lifting
or moving.
• Injury caused by splinters discharged from the
workpiece.
NOTICE:
WARNING People remaining in the vicinity of the
cutter while it is working are subject to the risk of
flying debris (dangerous objects, etc. ). Serious
personal injury could result.
4. Mechanical vibrations transmitted to the hands and
arms can pose a risk to the health and safety of
workers. The user and/or employer is responsible for
assessing the risk generated by mechanical vibrations
from the cutter, and minimizing the possibility of
injury.
5. Incorrect use:
• The cutter must not be used for purposes other than
indicated in this manual.
• The cutter must not be used in areas subject to the
risk of explosion.
9.2 Operating Precautions
NOTICE:
WARNING
Failure to observe the following
precautions and instructions could result in death or
serious personal injury.
• Keep fingers, hands and other body parts clear of
the cutting head. Do not reach into the cutting area
during cutter operation.
• Do not attempt to reposition the item being cut
while the cutter is in operation. If repositioning is
required, stop the cutter and loosen the piston
release screw to retract the piston. Then, tighten the
piston release screw and repeat the cutting process.
• Dangerous projectiles could occur at any time
during cutting. Always wear face and eye protection.
Keep persons away from cutting area.