Insert rebar fully into U-shaped support. Make sure that rebar is resting on the
base of the stopper.
Keeping rebar at right angels (90°) to front cutter block, screw out stopper until it
touches the rebar. Once set, the stooper needs no further adjustment while cutting
rebar of the same diameter, but must be re-set for a different size rebar.
! Caution: Failure to correctly set the stopper will result in excessive wear of cutter
block and may cause cut end to fly out.
Cutting
Insert rebar between stopper and front cutter block, ensuring it is properly seated
in U-shaped support.
Pull trigger -switch and keep depressed while piston advances and rebar is cut. ( If
switch is released at an intermediate point, piston will stop.)
When cut is completed, release switch. Piston retracts automatically. (Note that
switch can't be re-activated until piston has fully retracted.)
Points of attention
1. Be careful when cutting off short lengths (30cm or less) as the cut end tends to
fly out.
! Caution: Flying ends are a hazard to all personnel in the vicinity. Erect safety
screens.
2. Do not cover air vents.
Care: If events are covered , motor will overheat and may burn out.
3. Power will drop if hydraulic oil exceeds 70 ° (158 F) in temperature.
Allow until to cool before resuming operation. (Be particularly careful in summer,
when the aluminum pump case heats up quicker.)
4. If a drop in power is observed and motor is unusually hot, check carbon brush .
If the piston fails to retract completely, push the rear cutter block backward to
retract the piton manually.
! Caution: Use a rebar or flat metal bar for this purpose. Never push cutter block
with any part of the hand, even if gloved.
Once piston has been retracted , pull trigger-switch long enough to partially
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