Remote Cable Cutter
52087760 REV 1
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© 2021 Greenlee Tools, Inc.
Figure 4
Operation
1. After selecting the Remote profile, secure the tool
trigger in depressed position by moving the trigger
ring over it.
2. Click the toggle switch on the remote, the blue LED
will start blinking.
3. When the ID of the remote appears on the screen,
confirm “Yes” by pressing the button on the tool
next to it. The ID of the remote is found above the
remote’s signal decal.
4. When prompted by the tool screen, complete
remote pairing by clicking the toggle switch, the
blue LED on the remote will turn solid once a
connection is made.
5. Double click Extend on toggle switch to activate
remote operation. (Fig. 2)
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Extend
Toggle Switch
Retract
Figure 2
6. Test the tool by double clicking the remote again
and holding Extend on the toggle switch to advance
the blade to test the wireless connection to the tool.
The green LED on the remote will start blinking and
stay blinking while the tool blade is moving.
7. Single click and hold Retract on the toggle switch or
press red Retract Button on tool to return blade to
starting position.
8. Open head by using the pull pin. (Figure 1)
9. Position the tool so the cable is in the open cutting
head. (Figure 1)
10. Close Cutting Head and fully insert Pull Pin. Partial
Pin insertion can cause a bad cut.
11. Set up the tool at a 90-degree angle to cable
(Figure 3) to ensure a straight cut, making sure the
area is clear. Secure tool to limit shifting and twisting
during operation and to keep tool from falling during
operation.
Figure 3
12. Move away from the cutter and to the area identified
outside of potential arc flash range. (Figure 4)
13. Double click and hold “Extend” on toggle switch,
the green LED will start blinking. When the cut is
complete, both the blue and green LEDs will be
solid and an audible sound will be heard from the
remote. The cutting process can be interrupted at
any time by releasing the toggle and the blade can
be retracted by pressing and holding “Retract” on
toggle switch.
14. After the remote signals the cut is complete, move
to retrieve the tool checking the area around the tool
before moving closer to the tool. If the operator was
located out of sight while using the remote, the area
may now have new hazards as a result of cutting
the cable.
15. Remove the battery before setting up for another
cut or placing tool in storage
Note: The tool will automatically shut down after 30
min of idleness when in Remote mode. A countdown
will show on the OLED screen and will reset when the
remote is used or disconnected.
