3.2) Storage
When not in use, the tool should be stored
and transported in the plastic case, to prevent
damage.
Plastic case
(
VAL P17
): size 470x384x110 mm
(18.5x15.1x4.3 in.); weight 2 kg (4.4 lbs).
The case is suitable for storing the tool and
up to 4 die sets.
3.3) 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.
4. MAINTENANCE
Air in the hydraulic circuit may aff ect the performance of the tool: slow advancement of the
cutting blade; cutting blade pulsating.
In this case proceed as follows:
4.1) To purge air bubbles from hydraulic circuit
(Ref. to Fig. 6)
a
– Hold tool upright in a vice with the moveable handle (31) open (Fig. 6).
b
– Unscrew the main handle (03) from the body (12) to expose the rubber oil reservoir (02)
c
– Remove reservoir cap (01).
d
– Operate moveable handle (31) several times, in order to advance the ram (13).
e
– Press the pressure release lever (33) to retract the ram (13), discharge oil pressure from the
circuit and return all oil to the reservoir.
f
– Repeat points (
d
-
e
) fi ve times, to ensure all air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit are purged
into the reservoir.
g
– If the oil level is low, top up as directed in paragraph
4.2.
h
– Remove all air from reservoir and fi t cap (01).
i
– Assemble main handle (03) to tool body.
If the tool continues to malfunction, return the tool for service/repair as detailed in
§ 5
.
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ENGLISH
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2
1
2
3
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
16
49
DIE SET
BLOC-MATRICES
MATRIZENEINHEIT
GRUPO DE MATRICES
GRUPPO MATRICI
15
16
49
CONTACT WIRE
FIL DE CONTACT
HILO DE CONTACTO
FAHRDRAHT
FILO DI CONTATTO
