UTILCO UM-50CU, Instruction Manual

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UM-50CU
5. Operating Instructions
Be sure to read instructions carefully, wear safety goggles, and keep fingers away from cutting
head.
ADVANCING & RETRACTING
1. To advance the tool, lift and lower the pump handle.
2. To retract the tool, twist pump handle completely, then push handles together until blade is
fully retracted.
CUTTING
1. Make sure the blade is fully retracted.
2. Unlatch the tool head by pulling up on release lever.
3. Close head and latch around material. Be sure tool is completely latched or damage will occur.
4. Make sure all cuts are made perpendicular to the cutting head or damage will occur to blades.
5. Advance the blade by lifting and lowering the pump handle.
6. Once cutting cycle is complete, twist pump handle then push handles together until blade is
fully retracted.
NOTE: Your tool is equipped with with a safety bypass. When maximum pressure is achieved,
you will hear a pop.
CAUTION: always wear eye protection
while cutting
WARNING: do not cut steel.