Textron Greenlee Gator ES20L Operation Manual Download Page 2

Battery-powered In-line 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:
•  ES20L Battery-powered ACSR Cutter
•  ES32L Battery-powered Cable Cutter
•  ES32FL Battery-powered Cable Cutter
•  ETS8L Battery-powered Cable Tray Cutter
•  ETS12L Battery-powered Single Use Lock Cutter  

and Bolt Cutter

•  ESG25L 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 ............................................................. 6–7
Operation .................................................................. 8–10
Maintenance ................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 12

Description

Greenlee’s Battery-powered In-line Cutters are  

hand-held, self-contained cutting tools  intended to cut 

the following:
• 

ES20L ACSR Cutter: 

Copper and aluminum cable 

up to 3/4" (19 mm), 336 ACSR, 3/8" reinforcement bar 

(rebar), and 3/8" stranded guy wire. It is not intended 

for use on EHS guy wire.

• 

ES32L Cable Cutter: 

Aluminum and copper cable 

only.

• 

ES32FL Cable Cutter: 

Fine stranded cable only.

• 

ETS8L Cable Tray Cutter: 

Wire, basket-style cable 

trays up to 0.31" (8.0 mm) diameter.

• 

ETS12L Single Use Lock Cutter and Bolt Cutter: 

Bolts, steel rods, one-time disposable locks, and sea 

container seals or similar soft metal devices.

• 

ESG25L Cable Cutter: 

Copper and aluminum cable 

up to 1" (25 mm), 636 ACSR, 3/8" reinforcement bar 

(rebar), 5/8" stranded guy wire and 1/2" wire rope. 

It is not intended for use on EHS guy wire.

These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186, 

6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, and 7,254,982.

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 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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