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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION FOR THE TOOL
1. Select appropriate dies for the connector to be compressed. Incorrect combinations result in
inferior connections of the conductors. Consult your connector manufacturer for the recommended
die/connector combinations.
2. Always point the tool
AWAY
from other people.
3. If the tool is stored for an extended period at a temperature of less than 25º F (-5ºC), the tool
should be allowed to return to room temperature to ensure smooth operation Use the tool only
after it has been at room temperature for 1 hour.
4. Do not drop the tool. Dropping the tool may damage the hydraulic circuit and result in the tool not
functioning correctly.
5. Keep the head and ram clean and free of debris. Solvents can be used to clean the head, but
should not be used on the plastic body. Use soap and water to clean the body.
1. Do not short circuit the contacts or expose the cartridge to water, oil or solvents.
2. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery cartridge or dispose of in a fire.
3. Do not drop or otherwise abuse the battery cartridge.
4. Do not leave the cartridge in locations where it will be exposed to a temperature greater than 140ºF
(60ºC) for an extended period.
5. The battery has a limited life. When the crimping capacity becomes about 1/2 that of the original
capacity, the battery should be replaced.
6. If the battery cartridge is stored without being charged, natural drainage will cause the power to be
reduced. The battery should be charged every 3 months if not in use.
PRECAUTION FOR THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE
PRECAUTION FOR THE CHARGER
1. The LED indicator lights up amber and remains lit when the unit starts charging a battery cartridge.
The indicator turns green when charging is completed.
2. This unit is for charging battery cartridges BP-80, BP-70E, BP-70EI and BP-70MH only. Do not use
the charger for any other devices.
3. Allow battery cartridges to cool before charging. Allow at least 15 minutes between charges when
charging several cartridges in succession.
4. Charge batteries at an ambient temperature of 50º-95ºF (10º-35º C). Charging time is approxi
mately 50-70 minutes for the BP-80, 50 minutes for the BP-70E and BP-70EI, and 70 minutes
for the BP-70MH.
5. Never short circuit the output terminals.
6. Do not expose the charger to water, oil or solvents.
7. Do not disassemble, attempt to modify, drop or otherwise abuse charger.
CUTTING
1. Operate the switch (forward or reverse) by depressing the center lock-out button, and toggle
the switch up or down to open or close the blade.
2. Place the cable to be cut between the stationary blade and moveable blade.
3. While holding the center lock-out button, depress the forward toggle switch to drive the blade
through the cable to be cut. Hold switch until cable is completely cut.
4. Depress the reverse toggle switch to back off the blade and begin a new cut.
5. To cut continuous on smaller diameter cable, rotate the toggle switch forward and reverse with
the blade engaged in the drive gear.
6. When completed, remove any chips that may have become attached to the brush during use.
This will help avoid damage to the drive gear.
1. Daily maintenance is required to ensure that the tool is kept
in good working condition.
2. Sharpen blades occasionally with a sharpening stone on the
back side of the blades to remove any burrs that may occur.
3. Do not store the tool in a humid environment.
4. Wipe away any excess oil with a soapy cloth.
5. Provided that maintenance of the tool is carried out regularly,
the tool should provide many years of service.
6. Should you experience any difficulty with the operation and
maintenance of this tool, contact Huskie’s technical support
department at 1-800-860-6170.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKER
1. The circuit breaker will be activated, and the tool stops, in the following circumstances:
• Oversized or harder material is cut.
• The tool becomes overheated from successive use.
• Drawn Amperage exceeds the rated amperage. (The reset pin will pop out about 2mm from its
original position.)
2. To continue using the tool, wait 10 seconds to 1 minute
and press the reset pin back into position. (Normal
operation can resume when the reset pin has been
returned to its original position.
Note:
The circuit breaker may also be activated even
operating the tool within the cutting capacity. The
operating temperature, cable bend and other factors
affect the performance of the tool.
