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Battery-powered Pistol Grip Cable Cutters

Greenlee / A Textron Company

4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

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Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of  

Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any 

markings on the tool provide information for avoiding 

hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this 

tool. Observe all of the safety information  provided.

Purpose of this Manual

This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with  

the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the 

following Greenlee tools:
 

ESG45L Battery-powered Cable Cutter

 

ESG50L Battery-powered Cable Cutter

 

ESG55L Battery-powered Cable Cutter

 

ESC85L Battery-powered Cable Cutter

 

ESC105L Battery-powered Cable Cutter

 

ESG105LU Battery-powered Cable Cutter

Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at  

no charge at www.greenlee.com.

Do not discard this product or throw away!

  

For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.

KEEP THIS MANUAL

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4
Identification ................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................. 6
Operation .................................................................... 7–8
Maintenance ................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 10

Description

Greenlee’s Battery-powered Pistol Grip Cable Cutters 

are hand-held tools intended to cut the following:
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ESG45L:

  ACSR and guy strand.

• 

ESG50L:

  Copper and aluminum cable up to 2" 

(50 mm) in diameter. This tool is intended to cut most 

low- and medium-voltage copper and aluminum cable 

found on most job sites.

• 

ESG55L:

  ACSR and guy strand.

• 

ESC85L:

  Copper and aluminum cable up to 3.3" 

(85 mm) in diameter. This tool is intended to cut 

most low- and medium-voltage stranded copper and 

 aluminum  cable.

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ESC105L and ESG105LU:

  Copper and aluminum 

cable up to 4.13" (105 mm) in diameter. This tool 

is intended to cut most low- and medium-voltage 

stranded copper and  aluminum cable as well as lead 

or soft steel armored cable found on job sites.

These tools have a retraction stop feature, which allows 

the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to 

shorten cycle time.
These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663, 

6,276,186, 6,401,515, and 6,718,870.

All specifications are nominal and may change as design 

improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for 

damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron Inc.

Summary of Contents for GATOR ESC105L

Page 1: ... Cable Cutters 52056895 REV 2 2013 Greenlee Textron Inc 1 13 Serial number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com ESG45L shown ...

Page 2: ...Safety Information 3 4 Identification 5 Specifications 6 Operation 7 8 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Description Greenlee s Battery powered Pistol Grip Cable Cutters are hand held tools intended to cut the following ESG45L ACSR and guy strand ESG50L Copper and aluminum cable up to 2 50 mm in diameter This tool is intended to cut most low and medium voltage copper and aluminum cable found on mos...

Page 3: ... tool is not insulated When using this unit near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Electric shock hazard The owner of this cutter must be certain that all users of this tool are trained in the applicable safety codes and standards as well as in the safe use of this tool and its accessories Do n...

Page 4: ...ult in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batteries in liquid Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If batteries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a pocket tool pouch or tool box with conductive objects Conductive objects may create a short circuit and damage...

Page 5: ...SG55L and ESG105LU Locking Flange ESG50L Handle removable ESG55L ESC85L ESC105L and ESG105LU 8 6 5 4 7 1 9 2 3 8 6 5 4 7 9 2 1 3 8 2 3 6 5 4 7 1 9 9 8 2 6 5 4 7 1 3 ESG45L ESG50L 8 6 5 4 7 1 9 2 3 ESC85L ESC105L ESG105LU ESG55L 9 8 2 6 5 4 7 1 9 3 2 Blades 3 Lanyard Ring 4 Housing 5 Retract Button 6 LED Indicator red 7 LED Work Light white 8 Battery 9 Trigger ...

Page 6: ...ng Capacities Maximum Cable Cutting Diameter copper and aluminum 2 12 55 mm ACSR Joree 76 19 2515 kcmil Guy Strand 5 8 16 mm dia EHS Guy Strand 9 16 14 mm dia 3 4 Ground Rod 3 4 19 mm dia Rebar Schedule 60 5 8 16 mm dia Soft Steel Bolts 3 4 19 mm dia Specifications ESC85L Cutting Tool Length 19 25 488 9 mm Width 2 87 72 9 mm Height 14 25 362 mm Weight 13 8 lb 6 3 kg Cutting Capacities Maximum Cabl...

Page 7: ...cles allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes Do not secure this tool in a vise This tool is designed for hand held operation This tool may be used in damp or wet environ ments however air drying is recommended before use if the tool becomes soaked Damage may result when the tool is operated prior to thorough drying when electrical components are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended p...

Page 8: ...utting head 3 Close the cutting head 4 Pull the trigger The blades will begin to close 5 When the cut is completed the ram will retract completely 6 To stop the ram from returning fully activate the trigger for a brief moment This activation will close the retraction valve and stop the retraction motion Note At any time during cutting pushing the retract button will result in a complete return of ...

Page 9: ...njury or death Relief valve adjustments must be done by an authorized service center Daily Before use 1 Inspect the tool for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the tool for damage or leaks 3 Inspect the rotation of the head assembly Fully retract the ram The head should rotate no more than 360 If damage is detected send the tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for insp...

Page 10: ...simultaneously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to cut If unsuccessful return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously to warm oil Store tool in warm area Dies stop during operation Oil level low Return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane...

Page 11: ...Battery powered Pistol Grip Cable Cutters Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 ...

Page 12: ...88 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc is a subsidiary of Textron Inc USA Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 451 2632 Canada Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International Tel 1 815 397 7070 Fax 1 815 397 9247 www greenlee com ...

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