Model 550 Tube Severing Tool
92-0116 Rev. 210906
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Select the Model 550 for the Job
Select the Model 550 for the size of tubing to be severed.
Make sure the Cutter Wheel of the Tube Severing Tool is sharp, rotates freely, and is not
damaged. A damaged or non-rotating Cutter Wheel can affect the performance of the tool.
Make sure Bearing Plugs are clean and are not damaged. Damaged Bearing Plugs affect
the performance of the tool and should be changed.
Select the Tri Tool Inc. Drive Unit that best suits the operation. The use of a non Tri Tool Inc.
Drive Unit will void the warranty.
Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive System
The series of Model 550 Tube Cutters have a quick disconnect drive-mounting system.
The drive units, which have a mating quick disconnect, are universal. They operate with any
Model 550 size.
WARNING
WARNING: Disconnect the Drive Unit from its power source only
when installing or removing it from the Model 550 Tube Cutter to decrease the risk of
serious injury.
To connect an air or electric drive unit do the following:
1. Align the slots of the drive system to the pin located inside the Model 550 coupling.
Drive Input
Figure 2: Drive Input Location
2. Push the drive system inward, rotate counterclockwise and release. The drive unit
should now locked in place. The drive unit has a spring to lock securely.