Foreword Foreword This operator's manual contains information and procedures for the safe opera- tion and maintenance of your WACKER machine. In the interest of your own safety and to prevent accidents, you should carefully read through the safety in- formation, familiarize yourself with it and observe it at all times. This operator's manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance and repair work.
Introduction Introduction Means of representation for this operator's manual Warning symbols This operator's manual contains safety imformation of the categories: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE. They should be followed to prevent danger to life and limb or damage to equip- ment or improper service. DANGER This warning notice indicates hazards that result in serious injury or even death.
Introduction WACKER representative Depending on your country, your WACKER representative is your WACKER Service, your WACKER affiliate or your WACKER dealer. You can find the addresses in the Internet at www.wackergroup.com. The addresses of the WACKER main locations are located at the end of this op- erator's manual.
Safety information Safety information Principle State of the art This machine has been constructed with state-of-the-art technology according to the recognized rules of safety. Nevertheless, when used improperly, dangers to the life and limb of the operator or to third persons or damage to the machine or other materials cannot be excluded.
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Safety information Structural modifications Never attempt to modify the machine without the written permission of the man- ufacturer. To do so will endanger your safety and the safety of other people! In addition, this will void the warranty and the liability on behalf of the manufacturer. Especially the following are cases of structural modifications: Opening the machine and the permanent removal of components from WACKER.
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Safety information Spare parts, accessories Only use spare parts and accessories from WACKER. Non-compliance will ex- empt the manufacturer from all liability. Exclusion of liability WACKER will refuse to accept liability for injuries to persons or for damage to materials in the following cases: Structural modifications.
Safety information Checking for signs of damage Inspect the machine when it is switched off for any signs of damage at least once per work shift. Do not start the machine if there is visible damage or defects. Have any damage or defects eliminated immediately. Qualification of the operating personnel Operator qualifications Only trained personnel are permitted to start and operate the machine.
Safety information Protective gear Work clothing Clothing should be appropriate, i.e. should be close-fitting but not restrict your movement. When on construction sites, do not wear long hair loosely, loose clothing or jew- elry including rings. These objects can easily get caught or be drawn in by mov- ing machine parts.
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Safety information Safety in the work area When working with the machine especially pay attention to the following points: Electric lines or pipes in work area. Gas lines or water lines in the work area. Checks before starting work Check the following points before beginning work: Condition of tools.
Safety information Safety during the operation of hand machines Safe working with hand machines Secure loose workpieces with suitable methods. While working, as a rule hold the machine on the provided handles with both hands. Safety during the operation of electric appliances Specific regulations for electrical appliances Observe the safety information provided in the brochure General Safety Rules which is included in the scope of delivery of your machine.
Safety information Protecting the power cable Do not use the power cable to pull or lift the machine. Do not unplug the power cable by pulling on the cable. Protect the power cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. If the power cable is damaged or the plug is loose, have it replaced immediately by your WACKER representative.
Safety information 3.10 Labels Your machine has adhesive labels containing the most important instructions and safety information. Make sure that all the labels are kept legible. Replace any missing or illegible labels. Labels Description Wear safety glasses. Wear hard hat. Follow operator's manual.
Safety information 3.11 Safety devices WARNING Danger of injury due to open moving parts. Only operate the machine with properly installed and functioning safety de- vices. Do not modify or remove safety devices. Protective hood A protective hood is installed for some machine designs. Item Designation Protective hood...
Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Machine with cutting head The machine is delivered fully assembled. The scope of delivery includes: Item Designation Carrying case Cutting machine 4 mm Allen wrench 6 mm Allen wrench Spring washer (2 pieces) Allen screw (2 pieces) Operator's Manual (without illus- tration) Spare parts catalog (without illus-...
Description Description Application The machine is used for cutting reinforcing steel at construction sites and oper- ations which fabricate reinforcements or process reinforcing iron. The diameter and tensile strength of the reinforcing steel that may be processed with the machine are dependent on the machine design. Please refer to the chapter Technical Data for information concerning your machine.
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Description ON/OFF switch Switching on the machine Turn on the machine with the ON/OFF switch. As long as the ON/OFF switch is pressed, the machine runs in cutting operation or idle, depending on the setting of the pressure release lever. Switching off the machine If the ON/OFF switch is released, the motor stops.
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Description Release/Idle operating mode When the ON/OFF switch is pressed, the machine runs without performing a cut- ting movement. If the knife jams, the cutting movement can be interrupted. For this the machine has to be switched off and the pressure release lever has to be switched to the position Release/Idle.
Transport Transport WARNING Improper handling can result in injury or serious material damage. Read and follow all safety instructions of this operator's manual, see chapter Safety information. Transporting the machine The machine must be transported in the carrying case supplied. 1.
Operation Operation WARNING Improper handling can result in injury or serious material damage. Read and follow all safety instructions of this operator's manual, see chapter Safety information. WARNING Movable knives. Body parts could be cut off. Do not touch the cutting head when the motor is running. Close protective hood (if there is one).
Operation Adjusting the machine WARNING Starting the machine. Danger of injuries from uncontrolled starting of the machine. Remove the plug from the plug receptacle before all work on the machine. Adjusting the stop screw Item Designation Movable knife Jam nut Stop screw Fixed knife Workpiece...
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Operation Selecting the operating mode Item Designation Cutting operation ("I") Release/Idle ("0") Position the pressure release lever upwards, to start the cutting operation. Position the pressure release lever downwards, to start idle.
Operation Starting up NOTICE Worn out knives. Premature wear of the machine. Before beginning work check the sharpness of the knife visually. Change worn out knives. Connecting the machine to the power supply NOTICE Electrical voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause damage on the machine. Check if the voltage of the current source corresponds with the information of the machine, see chapter Technical Data.
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Operation Running the machine in idle Note: If the machine is exposed to an ambient temperature under 5 °C, warm up in idle approx. 1 minute before beginning work on the machine. Item Designation Cutting operation ("I") Release/Idle ("0") 1. Set the pressure release lever in the Release/Idle position. 2.
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Operation Cutting WARNING Injuries from insufficiently guided or uncontrolled machine. Body parts could be cut off. If the machine is guided to the workpiece, the machine must always be held tight with both hands and stand securely. If the machine is on a stable foundation, hold the machine with one hand on the handle and hold the workpiece with the other hand.
Operation Decomissioning Switching off the machine 1. Release ON/OFF switch. 2. Set the pressure release lever in the Release/Idle position. The knife moves into the original position. 3. Pull the plug from the plug receptacle. Cleaning the machine CAUTION Electrical voltage. Danger of electrocution! Make sure when cleaning that no water gets into the machine.
Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Improper handling can result in injury or serious material damage. Read and follow all safety instructions of this operator's manual, see chapter Safety information. WARNING Electrical voltage. Injuries from electrocution. Remove the plug from the plug receptacle before all work on the machine. Maintenance schedule Task Daily...
Maintenance Maintenance work Work in the workshop Perform maintenance work in a workshop on a workbench. This has the following benefits: Protection of the machine of contamination on the construction site. A level and clean work surface makes work easier. There is a better overview over small parts and they are not lost as easily.
Maintenance 8.2.2 Changing the knife Item Designation Fixed knife Fastening screw (2 pieces) Movable knife Fastening screw with spring washer (2 pieces) Performing preparations 1. Pull the plug from the plug receptacle. 2. Open the protective hood (only installed on some machine designs). Changing the fixed knife 1.
Maintenance 8.2.3 Checking the hydraulic oil level WARNING Hot hydraulic oil. Injury by scalding. Do not open the screw plug on the oil filler neck as long as the hydraulic oil is hot. Let machine cool off. CAUTION Hydraulic oil under pressure. Squirting hydraulic oil can penetrate the skin.
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Maintenance Item Designation Screw plug Oil filler neck Performing preparations 1. Completely extend the thrust bolt. For this press the ON/OFF switch. 2. Pull the plug from the plug receptacle. 3. Remove any dirt around the screw plug. Checking the hydraulic oil level 1.
Maintenance 8.2.4 Changing the hydraulic oil Change hydraulic oil when it is lukewarm. The oil then flows easier. Item Designation Screw plug Oil filler neck Draining out the hydraulic oil WARNING Hot hydraulic oil. Injury by scalding. Do not open the screw plug on the oil filler neck as long as the hydraulic oil is hot.
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Maintenance Note: The work area should be covered with a waterproof sheet to protect the floor (protection of the environment). Performing preparations 1. Have a suitable collecting container ready. 2. Completely extend the thrust bolt. For this press the ON/OFF switch. 3.
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Maintenance Distribute the hydraulic oil 1. Insert the plug into the plug receptacle. 2. Run the machine in cutting operation approx. 3 times back and forth. For this press the ON/OFF switch. 3. Completely extend the thrust bolt. 4. Pull the plug from the plug receptacle. Top up with hydraulic oil 1.
Maintenance Installing and removing the cutting head WARNING Starting the machine. Danger of injuries from uncontrolled starting of the machine. Remove the plug from the plug receptacle before all work on the machine. Removing the cutting head Item Designation Fastening screw Movable knife Cutting head Fastening screw (2 pieces)
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Maintenance Installing the cutting head Sliding the cutting head Item Designation Machine Bore Locating pin Cutting head 1. Place the cutting head on the machine so that when sliding on, the locating pin on the cutting head engages into the hole on the machine. 2.
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Maintenance Fastening the cutting head Item Designation Fastening screw Movable knife Fastening screw (2 pieces) Collar 1. Put the collar on. 2. Turn and tighten the fastening screw on the collar. 3. Tighten movable knife with both fastening screws and spring washers.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Potential faults, their causes and the respective remedies are listed in the follow- ing table. Malfunction Cause Remedy Workpiece jammed or slipped. Stop screw is set incorrectly. Adjust the stop screw. Machine not in operation. Input voltage too high or too Provide correct voltage;...
Disposal 10 Disposal 10.1 Disposal of the machine Your machine contains many valuable raw materials which should be disposed and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. During disposal of the machine observe the country-specific rules and regula- tions, e.g. the European Directive for obsolete electrical and electronic devices. Do not dispose of the machine in household rubbish.
Accessories 11 Accessories 11.1 General notes The following accessories are offered for the machine. For more information on the individual accessories, visit the following website: www.wackergroup.com. 11.2 Bending head 11.2.1 Safety Proper use The bending head may only be used for bending reinforcing steel. The bending head must be installed on a machine with interchangeable head, which is suit- able for it.
Accessories 11.2.2 Scope of delivery Item Designation Fastening screw Bending head Fastening screw Spring washer Movable die Small molding piece Large molding piece 11.2.3 Description Application The bending head can be installed on a machine with interchangeable head. In the installed condition the bending head can be used to bend reinforcing steel. Using the two exchangeable molding pieces, two different bending radii can be set.
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Accessories Functionality The workpiece must be placed between the molding piece and the die for bend- ing. In the forward movement the die bends the workpiece around the molding piece. At the end of the reverse movement the die releases the workpiece. The bending angle is dependent on the path that the die makes during the for- ward movement.
Accessories 11.2.4 Operation WARNING Starting the machine! Danger of injury with uncontrolled start up. Before all work on the machine and on accessories, remove the plug from the plug receptacle. Installing the bending head Before the bending head can be installed on the machine, the cutting head must be removed, see 8.3 Installing and removing the cutting head (page 38).
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Accessories Fastening the bending head Item Designation Collar Fastening screw Thrust bolt Fastening screw 1. Put the collar on. 2. Turn and tighten the fastening screw on the collar. 3. Tighten the die with the fastening screw, spring washer and nut onto the thrust bolt.
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Accessories Removing the bending head Item Designation Collar Fastening screw Thrust bolt Fastening screw 1. Unscrew the fastening screw on the thrust bolt and remove with spring wash- er and nut. 2. Remove die. 3. Unscrew the fastening screw on the collar. 4.
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Accessories Changing the molding piece Item Designation Molding piece Fastening screw 1. Screw out the fastening screw. 2. Remove molding piece. 3. Place another molding piece on. When doing so make sure that the slanted edge on the molding piece is aligned downwards. 4.
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Accessories Item Designation Workpiece Bending head 1. Set pressure release lever in cutting operation position (here: bending oper- ation). 2. Guide workpiece between the molding piece and the die in the bending head. 3. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch until the desired bending angle has been reached.
Accessories 11.2.5 Technical data for accessories P-20/25 bending head Designation Unit HB-20 HB-25 Installation on the cutting ma- RCP-20 RCP-25 chine Length x Width x Height 190 x 125 x 90 220 x 290 x 130 Weight Min. bending radius on the inside of the workpiece Bending angle °...
Technical data 12 Technical data 12.1 RCP-20/25 - 230 Designation Unit RCP-20 RCP-25 Item no. 0610201 0610203 Length x Width x Height mm (in) 385 x 180 x 240 405 x 170 x 250 (15.2 x 7.1 x 9.5) (15.9 x 6.7 x 9.8) Operating weight kg (lb) 13.7 (30.2)
Technical data 12.2 RCP-20/25 - 115 Designation Unit RCP-20 RCP-25 Item no. 0610215 0610216 Length x Width x Height mm (in) 385 x 180 x 240 405 x 170 x 250 (15.2 x 7.1 x 9.5) (15.9 x 6.7 x 9.8) Operating weight kg (lb) 13.7 (30.2)
Technical data 12.3 RCP-20/25 - 120 Designation Unit RCP-20 RCP-25 Item no. 0610202 0610204 Length x Width x Height mm (in) 385 x 180 x 240 405 x 170 x 250 (15.2 x 7.1 x 9.5) (15.9 x 6.7 x 9.8) Operating weight kg (lb) 13.7 (30.2)
Technical data 12.4 Extension cable Refer to the following table for the required cross-section area of cable for a des- ignated extension. Note: Refer to the nameplate or the chapter Technical data (via the item number) for the type designation and voltage rating of your machine. Voltage Extension Cross-section...
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Technical data Extension cable for the US market: Machine Voltage Extension Cross-section [ft] area of cable [AWG] RCP-20 < 79 RCP-25 < 125 < 197 < 308 < 82 < 128 < 203 < 322 < 253 < 400 < 492 Example You utilize a RCP-20/230 and want to use an extension cable with a length of 50 m (164 ft).
EC Declaration of Conformity Wacker Construction Equipment AG, Preußenstraße 41, 80809 München certifies that the construction machines: Category Cutting machine with interchangeable head Type RCP-20 RCP-25 Machine type number 0610201 0610203 0610202 0610204 0610215 0610216 Operating weight 13.7 13.9 fulfill the requirements of the following directives: 98/37/EC 2004/108/EC EN 61000...
DIN EN ISO 9001 Certificate Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut VERBAND DER ELEKTROTECHNIK ELEKTRONIK INFORMATIONSTECHNIK e.V. C E R T I F I C A T E Registration-Number: 6236/QM/06.97 This is to certify that the company Wacker Construction Equipment AG Wacker-Werke GmbH & Co. KG at the following locations Head Office Munich Preußenstraße 41...
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Wacker Construction Equipment AG, Preußenstraße 41, 80809 München – Deutschland – Tel.: +49-(0)89-354 02-0 – Fax: +49-(0)89-354 02-390 Wacker Corporation – P.O. Box 9007 – Menomonee Falls, WI 53052-9007 – USA – Tel.: +1(1)262-255-0500 – Fax: +1(1)262-255-0550 – Support: 800-770-0957 Wacker Machinery (HK) Ltd.–...