Parts List ........................14–15 Description The Greenlee Battery-powered Cable Cutter is intended to cut up to 750 kcmil copper and aluminum cable. The cable cutter is driven by a 12-volt motor and is powered by a rechargeable NiCd (nickel cadmium) battery. The motor is protected by a circuit breaker.
ES750 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
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• Do not cut steel or ACSR. • Inspect the tool before each use. Replace any worn, damaged, or missing items with Greenlee replacement parts. A damaged or improperly assembled tool can break and strike nearby personnel. Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage.
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ES750 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Battery Do not dispose of battery in a fire. The battery will vent harmful vapors and can explode. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Do not allow any object to contact the battery terminals.
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• Do not expose the charger to rain, snow, or wet conditions. • Unplug the charger from the power source before cleaning the charger. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee recommends plugging the charger directly into a receptacle. If an extension cord must be used: • Select an extension cord with a configuration that exactly matches that of the c h arger’s plug. • Inspect the extension cord for wear or damage.
ES750 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Charger (cont’d) Use this charger to charge the supplied 12-volt rechargeable NiCd (nickel cadmium) batteries only. Other batteries may burst if charged with this charger. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death.
ES750 Operation 1. Slide the direction control lever to select either FORWARD or REVERSE. Press the switch to activate the cable cutter. Release the switch after the movable blade is disengaged from the driver. 2. Place the cable to be cut against the stationary blade until it is engaged by the driver.
Charger The battery charger will recharge the battery in approximately one hour. Do not connect the charger to a generator. Voltage fluctuations may damage the charger. 1. Set the charger on a firm level surface out of direct sunlight. Be sure that the charger’s ventilation slots are not blocked. 2. Connect the charger to an appropriate power supply. 3.
ES750 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Probable Remedy Cutter does not operate. Battery is discharged. Charge the battery. The internal circuit breaker Reset the circuit breaker. has tripped. Movable blade is not Push movable blade until completely engaged. it is completely engaged with the drive.
Maintenance Replacing Blade Brush 1. Remove the two screws (38) and lift out brush (13). 2. Insert new brush (13). Align hole in brush with holes in housing, install screws (38), and tighten. Replacing Movable Blade 1. Rotate blade so that it is clear of pinion gear (9). 2.
ES750 Parts List (cont’d) Part No. Description 50453637 Gear plate ................2 50101374 Transfer Gear (includes items 33 and 34) Gear pin ................1 Gear ..................1 50453661 Gear cover ................1 50101382 Motor and Gear (includes items 36 and 37) Motor gear ................
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