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INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUILLOTINE PIPE
CUTTERS FOR POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPE
OPERATION:
Before operating the cutter, remove any dirt from around the pipe on each side of the cut so that the
pipe and saddle will make unobstructed contact. It is strongly recommended the blade is sharpened
before each use. Keeping the blade sharp results in straighter, easier cuts and will extend the life of the
blade. (See Care of Blade)
1. Retract the blade by turning the handle sufficiently to allow the tip of the blade to be
above the top of the pipe with the cutter frame closed.
2. Open the cutter by depressing the latch on the side. Use caution, exposed blade
may cause serious injury.
3. Place cutter over pipe, close the lower yoke, center blade over line to be cut.
4. Pull the cutter up to engage the saddle and tighten the handle to push the blade into the pipe.
5. Continue feeding handle down to complete the cut.
NOTE: Make sure the cutter is perpendicular to the pipe. To aid in making a straighter cut, turn
handle smoothly and do not tip or twist cutter. Leave blade closed down, until next cut is made.
MAINTENANCE:
For ease of operation and greatest tool life, use a small amount of lubricating grease on the lower yoke
hinge, the feed screw grease fitting and the thrust washer under the retaining collar. Be sure to wipe off
any excess grease that might contact the pipe and cause failure of a fused joint.
BLADE CARE:
Keep blade free of dirt. Clean with a soft cloth and soap. Do not use abrasive material that could
damage the coating. Use a flat 220 grit or finer sharpening stone. Sharpen the blade by holding the
sharpening stone at a 20° angle to the blade and run the stone along the edge the entire length of the
blade four times on each side and one light, final pass on the original starting side.
NOTES:
• Temperature impacts pipe density.
Cold temperatures (below freezing) can
significantly shorten blade life.
• For operator and blade safety, always
transport the cutter with the blade fully
seated in the base of the cutter.
• Use the blade guard if available since it
protects the blade and the operator.
WARNING!
SHARP BLADE
REED strongly recommends use of the PEGR7 Static
Grounding Device (#04621) with Guillotine Cutters.
Use a grounding accessory as a precaution against
static build-up. Dissipate the charge and minimize
the possibility of ignition.
2
CLOSE BLADE WHEN
NOT IN USE!
Grease Fitting
Thrust
Washer
Attach HPC12
grounding
cable here
Attach HPC4 +
& HPC8 +
grounding
cable here
Latch
Hinge