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SET UP AND OPERATION

SET UP AND OPERATION

CONDUIT ADAPTORS

1. To attach conduit adaptors to the cart, slide the adaptor plate 
    into the mounting slot on the back of the cart. Pull spring 
    locking fasteners for easy storage and removal of conduit 
    adaptors. Compatible with both Maxis

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 3K and Maxis

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 6K. 

    Be sure to store 1” and 1-1/2” conduit adaptors in the tool 
    bag when utilizing the Maxis

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 3K adaptors.

PUTTING PULLER TOGETHER

1. Always wear gloves, eye protection, hard hats and safety 
    toed shoes when working with pullers.
2. Remove gearbox assembly from cart and lay on the ground.
3. Lay front extension assembly face down; remove clevis pins 
    on extension assembly.
4. Slide 2” outer sleeve over gearbox assembly and reinstall 
    clevis pin (Fig 1).
5. Slide drill in place over drill chuck adaptor and tighten all 
    three holes of the chuck, (if this is not done the drill may slip 
    on the shaft) Do not tighten just one chuck hole (Fig 2-3).
6. Secure drill in place with drill mount bolt (Fig 4).
7. Maxis

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 3K was designed to be used with the Milwaukee 

    Super Hawg

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 drill.

8. Set the motor to the desired speed, H or L (Fig 5).

ATTACHING THE CONDUIT ADAPTORS

1. Remove 4- 1⁄2” x 1⁄2” hitch pin on front extension (not the 
    pin with the roller), swing front extension forward and install 
    conduit adapter (size 2, 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2 and 4 inch) (Fig 6).
2. Secure with 5/8” bolt to hold in place (Fig 7). 

UNDERGROUND PULLS

1. Assemble puller and attach correct size conduit adaptor.
2. Pivot Front Extension assembly to desired angle and 
    reinsert pin (Fig 8).
3. Lift front end and place conduit adapter into conduit. 
    Always make sure the conduit adaptor sits flush around the 
    conduit you are pulling through (Fig 9).
4. Replace pin front assembly to lock all parts tight. (This must 
    be pinned for the puller to operate properly and safely).
5. 

WARNING: Do not stand in line with the rope being pulled 

    (stand to the side of the drill) to avoid injury if rope breaks.

6. Use Southwire NoLUBE

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SIMpull

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 cables or add proper 

    lubricant for all your pulling jobs.
7. Loosely wrap rope around the capstan in a clockwise 
    direction from the inside out. Start the electric drill by 
    rotating the Maxis

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 3K’s switch lever. Pull on the rope to 

    produce some tension. The rope will begin to advance.

Fig 6

Fig 7

Fig 5

Fig 4

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Summary of Contents for M3K-M

Page 1: ...OPERATING and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MAXIS 3K Puller M3K M READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS TOOL 04 17 M3K M...

Page 2: ...Observe all of the safety information provided SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS These symbols are used to call attention to hazards or unsafe practices related that could result in injury or property damage The...

Page 3: ...nal Safety Hazards WARNING Read and understand all instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Read the instruction manual supplied with your drill befor...

Page 4: ...14 Switch Lever on off 15 Drill Mount 16 Lower Fixed Leg 17 Lower Pulley 18 Base Plate 19 Base Plate Pin 20 Drill Mount Bolt CAUTION Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information...

Page 5: ...to lock the assembly Fig 5 Note You may need to use pliers to hold the pin in place while bending the pin with needle nose Fig 4a 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the opposite side of the cart for the secon...

Page 6: ...shaft protrudes from the pullers base plate 4 Install cotter pin through anchor shaft to lock the puller gearbox section in place Fig 3 Note Puller cart anchor shaft will be positioned on the top righ...

Page 7: ...aukee Super Hawg drill 8 Set the motor to the desired speed H or L Fig 5 ATTACHING THE CONDUIT ADAPTORS 1 Remove 4 1 2 x 1 2 hitch pin on front extension not the pin with the roller swing front extens...

Page 8: ...to Capstan with motor running could result in Injury or death If excessive force becomes necessary stop the pull and inspect the setup When the cable or wire comes over the roller switch the electric...

Page 9: ...intenance is required Drill shaft is equipped with a six sided harden steel extension If you chuck all three chuck holes you should not have slipping If for any reason this shaft is worn down or strip...

Page 10: ...tuds grips will be free from manufacturer defects for a period of one year from the date of the original end user s purchase Under this 1 Year Limited Warranty Southwire Company LLC will have no liabi...

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