WARNINGS
• Always wear approved eye protection.
• NOT insulated. The slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of the tool.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS / DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS PIEZAS / DESCRIPTION DES COMPOSANTS
ENGLISH
63800 ACSR Ratcheting Cable Cutter
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HOW TO CUT CABLE
1. To release the handle lock, squeeze tool handles together and then rotate the locking tab
(A)
counter clockwise until the handles are
free to open.
2. Pull down the blade release
(H)
to release the moveable blade
(C)
from the ratcheting mechanism.
(B)
3. Rotate moveable blade
(C)
out from ratcheting mechanism.
(B)
4. Place cable to be cut against the fixed blade
(F)
, and rotate the movable blade
(C)
until it is against the cable.
5. Squeeze the handle repeatedly until cable is cut.
6. To release cable before the cut is complete, pull down blade release
(H)
, rotate moveable blade
(C)
away from the ratcheting mechanism
(B)
and remove the cable.
Tip – In order to relieve some of the tension on the ratcheting mechanism, slightly squeeze the handles together.
NOTE:
When cutting cable, the blades should be perpendicular to the conductor to avoid unnecessary “side load” to the blades.
TORQUE VALUE AND FEELER GAUGE FOR FASTENER (D)
To insure ease of operation and proper cutting after replacing the moveable blade
(C)
:
1. Place a .002 – .004" (.05 – .10 mm) feeler gauge between the blades at the pivot point.
2. Finger tighten the inner nut with the feeler gauge in place. Back off slightly if needed to remove the feeler gauge.
3. Holding the inner nut with a wrench, torque the outer nut to 33 – 37 ft. lbs. (45-50Nm).
HOW TO REPLACE THE CUTTING INSERTS
(applies to either the moveable blade or the fixed blade)
1. Pull down the blade release
(H)
to release the blades from the ratcheting mechanism.
(B)
2. Pull moveable blade
(C)
out from ratcheting mechanism.
(B)
3. Locate the (3) hex screws
(E)
that hold the cutting inserts to either the fixed blade
(F)
or moveable blade.
(C)
4. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench (not included), loosen the (3) hex screws in a counter - clockwise direction and remove screws.
5. Install new cutting insert
(G)
and replace with the (3) hex screws
(E)
6. Install and tighten the (3) hex screws
(E)
in a clockwise direction.
7. Rotate the moveable blade
(C)
toward the ratcheting mechanism
(B)
to close the tool and ensure that the blades do not bind.
Replacement parts are available at
www.kleintools.com
NOTE:
For optimum performance, replace cutting inserts as a pair.
D
C
6 Hex screws for cutting inserts
6 Tornillos hexagonales para insertos de corte
6 Vis à tête hexagonales pour plaquettes de coupe
G
2 Replaceable cutting inserts
2 Insertos de corte reemplazables
2 Plaquettes de coupe remplaçables
Ratcheting mechanism -
located behind plate
Tirador del liberador de la hoja
Dispositif de Relâchement
Moveable blade
Hoja móvil
Lame mobile
Fastener
Sujetador
Attache
Locking tab
Lengüeta de fijación
Languette de verrouillage
F
Fixed blade
Hoja fija
Lame fixe
E
A
Blade release
Tirador del liberador de la hoja
Dispositif de Relâchement
H
B
• Capacity: 477 MCM ACSR
1-1/4" (32 mm) Ø CU-AL Stranded
1" (25 mm) Ø CU Solid
1/2" (13 mm) Ø Guy Strand
(NOT FOR EHS) (Extra High Strength)
• High Leverage single step mechanism for ease of cutting.
• Quick blade release lever frees up the moveable blade at any point
of the cut.
• Contoured, plastic- covered handles with ergonomic thumb guards.
• Replaceable cutting inserts.
CUTTING CAPACITIES
Instructions for 63800ACSR Cable Cutter
139530T
© 2009
Warranty
• Ratcheting Cable Cutters are warranted for one year from
the date of purchase.
• Cutting inserts are warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship when delivered to the customer.
• See retailer or visit
www.kleintools.com
for details.
Garantía
• Los cortadores de cable con acción de carraca están
garantizados durante un año a partir de la fecha de compra.
• Se garantiza que los insertos de corte estarán libres de
defectos de materiales y de fabricación cuando se
entreguen al cliente.
• Vea al minorista o visite
www.kleintools.com
para obtener detalles.
Garantie
• Les coupe-câble à cliquet sont garantis pendant un an à
compter de la date d’achat.
• Les plaquettes de coupe sont garanties sans défauts de
façon ou de matériau quand elles sont livrées au client.
• Consultez le détaillant ou visitez
www.kleintools.com
pour tous détails.
