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Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

HK520 Hydraulic Cable Cutter

Description ..................................................................... 2

Safety ............................................................................. 2

Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2

Important Safety Information ...................................... 3–4

Operation ....................................................................... 5

Maintenance ................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 7

Exploded View ............................................................... 8

Parts List ........................................................................ 9

Description

The HK520 Cable Cutter is intended to cut copper
and aluminum cable up to 350 MCM, 397 ACSR,
1/2" reinforcement bar (rebar), 1/2" guy wire and
3/4" wire rope. It is not intended for use on
EHS guy wire.

Table of Contents

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction 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

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize
personnel with the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for the Greenlee HK520 Cable Cutter.

Keep this manual available to all personnel.

Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge.

KEEP THIS  MANUAL

All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve-
ments occur. Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

Summary of Contents for Greenlee HK520

Page 1: ...2003 Greenlee Textron IM 1539 REV 3 2 03 HK520 Hydraulic Cable Cutter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing...

Page 2: ...al in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of t...

Page 3: ...which if not avoided MAY result in injury or property damage Hazards which if not avoided COULD result in severe injury or death Immediate hazards which if not avoided WILL result in severe injury or...

Page 4: ...rating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection can result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Do not place the tool in a vise The cutter is designed for hand held o...

Page 5: ...ration Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death Keep hands and fingers away from closing blades Electrical Shock Hazard This tool is not insulated Use protective equipm...

Page 6: ...tely 1 32 wide flat Do not leave a sharp edge This will cause chipping of cutting surface and will decrease blade life Use a spray lubricant to keep the cutting head free of grit dirt and metal chips...

Page 7: ...er cut Debris is caught between the moving Unlatch the head Press down on the is completed blade and the cutter head release lever 31 Jog the head back and forth to free the blade If the blade still d...

Page 8: ...IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 HK520 Hydraulic Cable Cutter Exploded View 12 15 16 17 59 9 8 13 60 14 11 7 8 9 1 10 6 3 2 4 5 10 7 44 22 58 18 26 25 24 23 37 38 39 27 28 29 30 40 41 21 20 19 34 35 31...

Page 9: ...ing 4 29 500 1045 0 Pump handle 1 30 500 1048 4 Pump handle grip 1 31 500 1019 0 Release lever 1 32 500 1072 7 Pin 1 33 500 1023 9 Snap ring 2 34 500 1015 8 Release valve stem 1 35 500 1014 0 O ring 1...

Page 10: ...Fax 815 397 1865 Canada 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International 1 815 397 7070 Fax 1 815 397 9247 4455 Boeing Drive Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron is...

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