Textron Greenlee Gator ES20L Operation Manual Download Page 11

Battery-powered In-line Cutters

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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Maintenance

Wear eye protection when operating 

or servicing this tool. 
Failure to wear eye protection could 

result in serious eye injury from 

flying debris or hydraulic oil. 

Skin injection hazard:
Do not use hands to check for oil 

leaks. Oil under pressure easily 

punctures skin. If injured, seek 

medical attention immediately to 

remove oil.
Failure to observe this warning 

could result in serious injury, gan-

grene, or death.

Do not use solvents or flammable 

liquids to clean the tool body. 

Solvents or flammable liquids could 

ignite and cause serious injury or 

property damage.

Cutting hazard:
•  Remove battery before changing 

dies, adapters, or jaws.

•  Keep hands away from the cutting 

head when cutting.

Failure to observe these warnings 

could result in severe injury 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 inspection.

After use:

1.  Use a damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the 

housing. Allow the housing to dry.

2.  Fully retract the ram. Place the tool in the carrying 

case and store in a cool, dry place.

3.  If necessary, recharge the batteries. Refer to the 

instructions supplied with the battery charger.

Monthly

1.  Thoroughly clean all surfaces.
2.  Check the oil level.

Annually or After 10,000 Cuts

1.  Replace the hydraulic oil.
2.  Send the tool to a Greenlee  Authorized Service 

Center for inspection.

Checking the Oil Level

1.  Remove the screws holding the housing cover 

together.

2.  Point the cutting head downward and remove the oil 

reservoir plug. Fill reservoir if necessary.

3.  Replace the oil plug and housing cover.

Summary of Contents for Greenlee Gator ES20L

Page 1: ...e Cutters 52056893 REV 2 2011 Greenlee Textron Inc 3 11 Serialnummer Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register...

Page 2: ...e of this Manual 2 Important Safety Information 3 4 Identification 5 Specifications 6 7 Operation 8 10 Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 12 Description Greenlee s Battery powered In line Cutters are hand...

Page 3: ...serve this warning could result in severe injury or death Electric shock hazard This tool is not insulated When using this unit near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment...

Page 4: ...are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery termina...

Page 5: ...Cutting Head 2 Retract Button 3 LED Indicator red 4 Battery Lock 5 Battery Cartridge ES20L 3 2 5 7 4 6 1 ES32L 3 2 5 7 4 6 1 ES32FL 3 2 5 7 4 6 1 ETS8L 3 2 5 7 4 6 8 1 9 ETS12L 3 2 5 7 4 6 8 1 ESG25L...

Page 6: ...kg Cutting Capacity Maximum Cable Size with 2 Cutting Cycles 500 kcmil MCM 300 mm2 aluminum and copper Maximum Cable Size with 1 Cutting Cycle 400 kcmil MCM 240 mm2 aluminum and copper ES32FL Cutting...

Page 7: ...Cable 1 4 dia Not recommended for fine stranded cables ESG25L Cutting Tool Length with battery 15 00 381 mm Width 2 87 72 9 mm Depth 4 50 114 3 mm Weight 4 6 lb 2 1 kg Cutting Capacity Maximum Cable C...

Page 8: ...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 wh...

Page 9: ...d by an audible pop 4 The cutting tool returns automatically Note If it is necessary to retract the ram before a cutting cycle is completed push the retract button Pushing the retract button will resu...

Page 10: ...tting tool returns automatically Note If it is necessary to retract the ram before a cutting cycle is completed push the retract button Pushing the retract button will result in the complete retractio...

Page 11: ...elief 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 Insp...

Page 12: ...d 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 trigg...

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