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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N G U I D E F O R S P - 8 5 C U T T E R
The following steps are guidelines for safe operation of the Huskie cutters. Please take the time to review them
as these are helpful hints that have been accumulated over the years.
1.
Stay within the maximum cutting limits of each tool as listed on page 5.
2.
Try to keep the cutter head clean. When cleaning, use a spray lubricant to avoid a build up of dirt and
sand which will damage the cutter head.
3.
Stop pumping when the blade reaches the extreme end of its advance. If the material being cut (usually
wire rope or soft cables) seems to be cut but does not break free of the tool, this indicates that the blade
is jammed on a small piece of cable. Refer to “troubleshooting” on page three to free the blade.
4.
All Huskie tools require proper care. Occasional cleaning and degreasing in solvent, and sharpening
blade and cutter head, will keep these tools operating without problems.
5.
The most common problem encountered is blade breakage.
Ninety-nine percent of all breakage
occurs because the cutter head is not securely latched before cutting.
If the latch is not secured, the
blade will push open the cutter head and damage both the body head and blade. This causes the outside
ear of the blade to break on an angle. In some cases the whole cutter head may crack in half. Cutting
material that is not specified may also cause blade damage. In time these blades will fatigue and crack
and must then be replaced.
6.
There may be a residue of oil present on new tools when they are removed from the original shipping
container. This is to protect the tool from corrosion during shipment and storage, and should not be
considered defective. The tool can be cleaned with a spray degreaser or soapy water.
7.
If tool is jammed, avoid beating directly on the tool with a hammer, especially avoid flattening the
piston cylinder. Use a hammer in conjunction with a block of wood or soft material to free the blade.
8.
All tools can be reconditioned and overhauled. Call factory and obtain an RGA # for returning tools.
