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3.6) Blade replacement
(Ref. to Fig. 2)
After extended use, the blades may loose their cutting edge.
Replace the blades as follows:
3.6.1) Lower blade:
– Press latch (33) and open upper blade assembly (27).
– Pump the moveable handle (59) to make the lower blade (25) advance until fi xing pin (87) is
visible on ram.
– Remove fi xing pin (87) and remove the lower blade (25).
– Insert new blade and secure with fi xing pin (87).
Warning: before closing the upper blade assembly, release the oil pressure and retract the lower
blade, otherwise the blade may hit the upper blade edge and damage it.
3.6.2) Upper blade:
– Press latch (33) and open upper blade assembly (27).
– Remove circlip (93) and pivot (92).
– By an hexagonal 13 mm, undo M8 nuts (94) and remove two studs (97), blade guide (95) blade
spacer (96) and upper blade (27), noting the order of assembly.
– Fitting the new blade is a reversal of the above.
4. WARNING
The tool is robust and requires very little daily maintenance.
Compliance with the following points, should help to maintain the optimum performance of the tool:
4.1)
Accurate cleaning
Dust, sand and dirt are a danger for any hydraulic device.
Every day, after use, the tool must be cleaned with a clean cloth, taking care to remove any residual,
especially close to pivots and moveable parts.
4.2) Storage
(Ref. to Fig. 3)
When not in use, the tool should be stored and transported in the plastic case, to prevent damage.
These plastic case
VAL-P7
, is dimensioned 727x202x115 mm (28.6x8x4.5 in.) and weights 1,3 kg
(2.9 lbs).
4.3) Head rotation
For ease of operation, the tool head can rotate through 180°.
Warning: Do not attempt to turn the head if the hydraulic circuit is pressurised.
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