KNIPEX 71 72 460 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 7

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5  Maintenance

5.1  Readjusting the cutting edges of the cutter head

The cutting edges of the bolt cutter have a preset gap of approx. 0.4 mm.
This gap does not need to be readjusted during normal use.
If there is high level of wear, it is possible to readjust the gap.
1.  Loosen the two outer nuts.
2.  Push the eccentric screws up a little.
3.  Adjust the gap by turning the two eccentric screws. You can choose 

from 12 different positions. 

Note

: The cutting edges must not be completely closed, otherwise they 

can break.

1.

3.

2.

0,4 mm

Adjusting the cutting edges of the cutter head

4.  Push the eccentric screws back down.
5.  Tighten the nuts again.
6.  Secure the nuts with a gentle tap with a  

centre punch or with screw locking.

Summary of Contents for 71 72 460

Page 1: ...KNIPEX Quality Made in Germany EN Bolt Cutters for hard materials up to 48 HRC Operating instructions 71 72 XXX...

Page 2: ...e and warranty 3 2 Safety 4 2 1 Intended use 4 3 Design and function 5 3 1 Design 5 3 2 Function 6 4 Operation 6 4 1 Cutting with the bolt cutter 6 5 Maintenance 7 5 1 Readjusting the cutting edges of...

Page 3: ...hazardous situation that may result in death or serious injury if not avoided Caution Level 3 risk source This combination of symbol and signal word stands for important informa tion that will assist...

Page 4: ...of the current sales and delivery conditions 2 Safety 2 1 Intended use The tool is intended for the following uses Cutting snipping hard materials up to a hardness of 48 HRC Any use beyond the intend...

Page 5: ...1 Design 5 4 6 7 3 2 3 1 Design bolt cutter 1 Hardened cutting edges 2 Replaceable cutter head 3 Eccentric screws with nuts for precise setting and readjustment 4 Joint screw 5 Stop with damping inse...

Page 6: ...l 1 Insert the material to be cut between the cutting edges of the bolt cutter as close as possible to the joint 2 Firmly press the two handles together In normal use with material that is not too sof...

Page 7: ...ible to readjust the gap 1 Loosen the two outer nuts 2 Push the eccentric screws up a little 3 Adjust the gap by turning the two eccentric screws You can choose from 12 different positions Note The cu...

Page 8: ...he three screws 3 Pull the old cutter head out of its holder 4 Pull the handles apart 5 Clean and lightly oil all joints 1 2 3 4 5 Replacing the cutter head 6 Reattach the handles to the joint screw a...

Page 9: ...71 72 760 71 72 910 Length mm 460 610 760 910 Weight approx g 2100 2550 4250 4950 Cutting capacities for HRC 19 mm 8 9 11 13 Cutting capacities for HRC 40 mm 6 8 9 10 Cutting capacities for HRC 48 mm...

Page 10: ...KNIPEX Werk C Gustav Putsch KG 42337 Wuppertal Tel 49 202 47 94 0 Fax 49 202 47 74 94 info knipex com www knipex com...

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