WARNING
Read and understand these instructions, the electrical tool in-
structions, and the warnings and instructions for all equip-
ment and material being used before operating this tool to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
•
Keep your fingers and hands away from the Scissor Cutter
Head during the cutting cycle.
Your fingers or hands can be
crushed, fractured or amputated if they are caught in the head or
between the head and other objects.
•
This head is not insulated for use on or near energized con-
ductors.
Use of this head on or near energized conductors may
lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury or death.
•
Large forces are generated during product use that can break
or throw parts and cause injury.
Stand clear during use and wear
appropriate protective equipment, including eye protection.
•
Never repair a damaged head.
A head that has been welded,
ground, drilled or modified in any manner can break during use.
Only replace components as indicated in these instructions. Discard
damaged heads to reduce the risk of injury.
•
Only use a RIDGID
®
or ILSCO
®
Electrical Tool with this RIDGID
®
SC-60B Scissor Cutter Head.
Use of other tools with this head may
damage the head, tool, cutting edge, or result in serious injury.
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID
®
product:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your local RIDGID
contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctechservic -
[email protected], or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID SC-60B Scissor Cutter Head comes with a single set of
cutting inserts that are designed to cut class B copper and aluminum
electrical wire up to 750 MCM (4 x 120mm²).
The SC-60B accepts replaceable cutting inserts, which can be
changed to cut Copper Flex (Stranded) wire. The Scissor Cutter Head
attaches to the RIDGID or ILSCO Electrical Tools and can rotate 360
degrees with the RIDGID QuickChange System™ (QCS™).
Figure 1 – SC-60B Scissor Cutter Head
Specification
Cable
INSERT Cat#
With Standard Cutting Inserts 750 MCM (375 mm
2
)
47088
Class B Copper and Aluminum Wire.
With Optional Fine Stranded Inserts
47093
750 MCM (4 x 120mm²) Fine Stranded Copper Wire.
Max. Dia. with insulation = 1.97" (50mm)
Compatible QCS
Type ......................6T QCS
60kN QCS
Max. Input Force......60 kN (13500 lbf)
Weight ....................4.9 lb (2.2 kg)
Cutting capacity depends on a variety of factors including material
thickness, type, hardness and configuration. Cuts may not be able to
be completed based on these and other variables.
Only cut material that the inserts are rated for. Any other
material, such as steel, can dull and damage the blades.
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect the Scissor Cutter Head before each use for issues that could
affect safe use.
1. With the battery removed from the tool, depress the QCS sleeve
and remove the head.
2. Clean the head and remove all dirt, oil, grease, and debris to aid
in inspection and improve control. Pay close attention to the QCS
coupling to ensure there is no debris to damage the coupling.
3. Inspect the head for:
• Proper assembly and completeness. Make sure guards are
present and secure.
• Wear, corrosion or other damage. Dimples in the grooves of the
QCS are normal with use and are not considered damage.
• Any insert damage, and confirm secureness of inserts.
• Presence and readability of head markings.
If any issues are found, do not use head until corrected.
4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used as
directed in their instructions.
5. The QCS coupling is lubricated for life at the factory and does not
require any further lubrication. Lubricate the pivot points of the
Scissor Cutter Head with a light weight general purpose lubricat-
ing oil. Wipe off any excess oil.
6. Changing cutting inserts
– Remove insert screws with 2,5 mm hex wrench.
– Remove inserts and make sure insert pockets are free of dam-
age and debris.
– Securely install a new, matched set of cutting inserts.
– Manually move blades past each other to confirm proper func-
tion.
Set Up/Operation
1. Determine the size and type of material to be cut. Select the ap-
propriate equipment per its specifications if needed, change cut-
ting inserts. Do not cut steel wire. Mark the cut location on the
wire.
2. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its instruc-
tions.
3. Remove the battery from the tool. Depress the QCS sleeve on
the electric tool and insert the Scissor Cutter Head. Release the
sleeve to retain the head. Confirm that the head is fully inserted
and locked into tool before turning ON. (If head will not lock into
QCS, ensure tool ram is fully retracted by pressing the pressure
release button.) With dry hands install the tool battery.
4. Place the wire between the cutting edges of the Scissor Cutter
Head, and squarely line up the cutting edge with the cut location.
Do not try to cut the wire at an angle.
5. With hands clear of the head and other moving parts, operate the
Electrical Tool as per its instructions. Continue to press the run
switch until the tool ram automatically retracts and the wire is cut.
If the ram does not fully retract, press the electrical tool pressure
release button.
6. Inspect the cut. Be careful of any sharp edges.
SC-60B Scissor Cutter Head Instructions
RIDGID
®
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NOTICE
Blade
Guards
QCS Coupling
Blade Guide
Insert Screws