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11.0  TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the Cutter Troubleshooting Chart (Table 2) for 

a list of common hydraulic cutter symptoms, possible 

causes and solutions.
For repair service, contact an Enerpac authorized service 

center. Inspection and repairs should be performed 

only by an Enerpac authorized service center or other 

qualified hydraulic tool service facility.

Table 2 - Cutter Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Maint. Level

1.  Piston moves 

slowly and/or has 

difficulty cutting 

the material.

Excessive cutting debris in the 

cutting head.

Clean out debris.

Operator

Blocked or restricted hydraulic oil 

flow.

Check for incomplete 

hydraulic connections, 

blocked hydraulic hoses or 

other similar problems.

Operator

Low hydraulic oil level.

Check oil level. Add oil if low.

Operator

Material being cut is outside of 

acceptable specifications.

Material properties must not 

exceed stated maximum 

limits. Refer to Section 2.1.

Operator

Low hydraulic oil pressure or flow.

Check pump relief valve 

setting. Troubleshoot and 

repair pump and solenoid 

control valve (as required).

Service Center

Cutter seal wear and/or internal 

damage.

Repair cutter as required.

Service Center

2.  Cutter vibrates 

during operation.

Loose or missing screws or bolts.

Verify screws and bolts are 

properly tightened. Replace 

any missing screws or bolts.

Operator

3.  Piston does not 

advance or retract 

when pump motor 

is ON and cutter 

push buttons are 

pressed.

Pump not connected to electrical 

power.

Check that pump is connected 

to AC power supply. Be sure 

that pump is on.

Operator

Electrical cable disconnected at 

pump or at cutter.

Connect electrical cable.

Operator

Cutter safety switch open.

Close the cutting head. 

Engage locking latch and fully 

install threaded knob.

Operator

Cutter push button switches and/or 

wiring defective. 

Repair or replace cutter 

electrical components as 

required.

Service Center

Pump solenoid control valve 

components defective. 

Repair or replace control valve 

components as required.

Service Center

4.  External oil leaks.

Loose hydraulic fittings.

Tighten loose fittings.

Operator

Damaged hydraulic hoses.

Replace hoses.

Operator

Damaged hydraulic couplers.

Replace couplers.

Service Center

Worn or damaged cutter 

components.

Repair cutter as required.

Service Center

Содержание EWCH180

Страница 1: ...RNING CAUTION and NOTICE NOTICE DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious personal injury NOTICE WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not av...

Страница 2: ...uitably maintained cutting tools with sharp edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control Always perform a visual inspection of the cutter before placing it into operation If any problems are...

Страница 3: ...area Wear eye and face protection PPE Alert Wear personal protective equipment PPE when using or servicing equipment 1 3 General Hydraulic Tool Safety Precautions Tools with external hydraulic pumps N...

Страница 4: ...d disconnect the hydraulic hoses Refer to the separate pump instruction sheet provided with the pump for detailed pump safety operation and maintenance instructions 1 6 Crush Hazard DANGER Cutter will...

Страница 5: ...rgest piece of material that will fit between the blades even if the material properties are equal to or less than the stated maximum limits Cutting performance including whether a cut can be complete...

Страница 6: ...6 2 3 External Dimensions EWCH180 B D A E C Dimension in mm A 53 7 1 364 B 8 3 211 C 15 8 401 D 21 7 551 E 7 25 184 Product dimensions are subject to change without notice...

Страница 7: ...ey 1 Push Buttons advance retract 2 Positioning Handles 3 Center Lifting Eye 4 Threaded Knob 5 Locking Latch 6 Cutting Head 7 Front Lifting Eye 8 Fixed Blade 9 Moving Blade 10 Hydraulic Cylinder 11 Hy...

Страница 8: ...lers on a cutter that has been in operation NOTICE WARNING Never use any hydraulic component that contains damaged hydraulic couplers Never connect or disconnect a hydraulic coupler if the hydraulic c...

Страница 9: ...2 Hydraulic and Electrical Connections at Cutter 2 1 Connected View Key 1 Hydraulic Hoses and Couplers 2 Electrical Connectors and Cable 6 4 Pump Setup Prepare the pump for operation as described in t...

Страница 10: ...g Head The cutting head can be opened and closed to allow the material to be inserted into the cutting head NOTICE WARNING Be certain that cutter is off before opening or closing the cutting head Seri...

Страница 11: ...d stable work surface of sufficient weight rating capacity Refer to Section 2 2 for cutter weight Position the cutter as needed using the cutter positioning handles and appropriately rated lifting equ...

Страница 12: ...mpletely purged when the piston advances and retracts smoothly in both directions from fully extended to fully retracted This procedure may also be performed after the cutter has been serviced Refer t...

Страница 13: ...d close the cutting head Refer to Section 7 2 for additional information 5 Place the material to be cut between the fixed and moving blades Be sure that it is perpendicular to the piston axis as shown...

Страница 14: ...orming any cleaning maintenance or repair procedures Failure to observe this precaution could result in death or serious personal injury 9 2 Cleaning Clean the cutter using a dry cloth or compressed a...

Страница 15: ...ormed Serious personal injury could result 4 Place the cutter horizontally on a stable work surface 5 Open the cutting head Refer to Section 7 2 for additional information 6 Remove retaining ring Figu...

Страница 16: ...lace the moving blade as described in the following steps 1 Start the pump Retract the piston to the home position 2 Stop the pump Be sure that hydraulic pressure is completely relieved 3 Disconnect p...

Страница 17: ...moving blade Figure 12 item 2 into the piston 8 Install the new moving blade screw Figure 12 item 1 Torque to 102 ft lb 138 Nm Apply Loctite 243 or equivalent 9 Lubricate the slide slot and tool guide...

Страница 18: ...pump and solenoid control valve as required Service Center Cutter seal wear and or internal damage Repair cutter as required Service Center 2 Cutter vibrates during operation Loose or missing screws...

Страница 19: ...Notes...

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