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CAUTION
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Cut pieces may fly off during cutting. Confirm the safety of surroundings before cutting.
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Keep fingers and face away from the cutting area. Cut pieces may fly off and cause injury to the operator.
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Material is ejected at end of cut. Be sure that ejected slug cannot fall and cause injury. Consider the
safety of others when cutting.
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Never cut rebar when the piece to be cut off is less than 200 mm in length. Smaller pieces have a
tendency to fly off and may cause injury to the operator and the surroundings.
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Replace any broken, worn, deformed, cracked or damaged parts immediately with Ogura identical replacement
parts. Damaged or broken parts may cause further damage to the tool as well as serious injury to personnel.
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Tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the product label,
and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply.
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If extension cord is used, the wire size should be equal to or greater than that specified below. (Use only
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pin earthed plug, and 3-pin earthed socket that matches the plug on the
tool.) Replace or repair a damaged cord.
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Always adjust the Hold Bolt to the diameter of the rebar and retighten Hold Nut before cutting.
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Confirm the Hold Nut is tightened properly before cutting starts.
Avoid Electric Shock
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Power source with a breaker is recommended to avoid the electric shock,
Follow Local Noise Level Regulations
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Operate tools within a soundproofed enclosure if necessary.
Check Before Operation
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The tool is manufactured for the purpose of cutting reinforcing bars. Do not use the tool for a purpose it was not
intended for. Only use Ogura genuine blades. Replace parts when and as directed in this instruction manual.
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Confirm that all bolts and screws are tightened properly before operation begins.
Operate Tool With Proper Voltage
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The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the product label.
If connected to a higher voltage the motor will over speed and eventually burn out. If connected to a lower
voltage the motor will be damaged and eventually break up.
Pay Attention When Operating
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Stop operation immediately when the tool is out of order or makes abnormal sound during use.
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During tool operation, keep hands and face away from the blades, all moving parts and the scrap ejection section.
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Carbon brushes should be replaced every 200 hours or when the length of the brush is reduced to 6 mm.
Protect Tool
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Handle tool carefully. If it is dropped or struck it could be damaged.
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The motor air vents should be open and unobstructed as they provide cooling for the motor. Keep the air
vents clear of dust, dirt and debris or the motor will over heat and be damaged.
Maintain Tool
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Keep tool clean to stay in best condition. Always wipe off dirt and oil from the motor, switch, and handles.
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Use only Ogura genuine parts for replacement.
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Check the tool regularly so that it can be used safely and effectively.
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Stop operation immediately and contact your dealer if the tool is making abnormal sounds or is out of order in
any way. Do not disassemble the tool as the internal components are sensitive to damage from dust, dirt,
contamination of the hydraulic fluid or improper handling.
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This is a hydraulic tool powered by electricity. When the temperature is low, the oil will thicken and tool may
not work properly. Idle tool for a few minutes before use.
Ear protection
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Typical A-weighted sound pressure level: 96 dB(A)
Typical A-weighted sound power level: 75 dB(A)
CAUTION -Wear ear protection.-
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration Value is not more than 2.5m/S
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Contact your dealer for service and check-up.
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC REBAR CUTTER SAFETY WARNINGS
