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Battery-powered In-line Cutters
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
8
Operation
Inspect tool and blades before use. Replace any
worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improperly
assembled tool can break and strike nearby
personnel.
Failure to observe 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.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
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.
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.
• Do not operate the tool without cutting blades.
Damage to the ram or cutting head can result.
• Do not twist work piece or tool during cutting
operation. Blade failure could result.
• This tool is not designed for continuous use. After
100 cutting cycles, allow the cutting tool to cool
for 15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool 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 when the tool is operated prior to thorough
drying when electrical components are soaked.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Charging the Battery
Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.
LED Work Light (white)
This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is
pulled. It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is
released.
LED Indicator (red)
This tool is equipped with a special circuit board incor-
porating several important features to inform the user
about the current status of the unit. The LED signals in
the following cases:
What happens
Signal
What it means
Flashing light for 2 seconds
Battery is inserted in tool
Constant light for 20 seconds
at end of cycle
Battery charge is below
17 V at beginning of cycle
Tool will
not
start, and
constant light for 20 seconds
when trigger is released
Battery charge is below
16 V at beginning of cycle
Tool will stop, and constant
light for 20 seconds after
trigger is released
Battery voltage drops
below 13 V during cycle
Tool will stop, and flashing
light for 20 seconds when
trigger is released
Motor current exceeds
20 A during cycle
Circuit has become too hot