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1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
– Application range: suitable for cutting copper, aldrey, aluminum, aluminum-steel cables (guy
wire including EHS), steel ropes, aluminum and steel rods, ground rod up to Ø 16 mm (5/8").
– Max. cutting diameter:....................................................................................................5 mm
– Rated operating pressure: .............................................................................................880 bar
– Dimensions: length ...........................................................................................................394,5 mm (15.5 in.)
width ............................................................................................................129 mm (5.1 in.)
– Weight: ...................................................................................................................................3,35 kg
– Oil: .......................................................................................AGIP ARNICA 32
– Advancing speed: the tool automatically switches from a fast advancing speed of blades to a
slower cutting speed.
– Safety: the tool is provided with max pressure valve; MPC1 special manometer, is available upon
request to check the proper setting of the valve.
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1) Setting
Insert the conductor between the blades, up to the desired cutting point.
For a running conductor, release the latch (25) and open the tool head.
Warning: fully retract the lower blade (24) before attempting to open the tool head.
With the conductor on the lower blade (24), close the tool head and fully secure the latch (25).
Before commencing the cutting operation ensure that the latch (25) is fully secured: partial closure
may damage the tool head.
2.2) Blade advancement
Operate moveable handle (40) for lower blade advancement. This fi rst stage rapidly closes the
lower blade to the conductor. Make sure that blades (21 and 24) are exactly positioned on desired
cutting point, otherwise re-open blades following instructions as § 2.4 and reposition the cable.
HYDRAULIC CUTTING TOOL
TYPE HT-TC026Y
(Ref. to Fig. 1)
SHELL TELLUS OIL TX 32
(1 in.)
(12,700 psi)
(7.4 lbs)
or
or equivalent
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