General Characteristics - Cembre B-TC04 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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BATTERY OPERATED HYDRAULIC CUTTING TOOL
B-TC04 ; B-TC04A
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• Wear eye protection. Metal chips can fly from blades when cutting.
• Do not cut short, unsecured pieces of steel rod or rope as they may fly off dangerously,
causing injury to the operator or persons nearby.
• Inspect the blades before each use. Do not use damaged blades.
• Damaged blades can break and cause injury or damage to the tool.
• Work in a clean, uncluttered area. Keep persons away from immediate work area.
• Use this cutting tool for the manufacturer's intended purpose only.
• Do not cut live cables or conductors.

1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

TOOL TYPE:
Application range:
max. overall diameter of 40 mm (1-9/16") (see table page 36).
Rated operating pressure bar (psi):
Dimensions LxWxH
mm (inches):
Weight with battery kg (lbs):
Motor Volt DC:
Battery
Volt / Ah:
Battery charger supply
Volt / Hz:
External supply:
Recommended oil:
AGIP ARNICA 32 or SHELL TELLUS TX 32 or equivalent
Operating speed:
Safety:
Operating temperature:
The hydraulic tool is powered by a 14.4V battery. A balanced tool for optimum control; quiet
in operation with very little vibration; the lightweight construction enables the operator to hold
the tool in one hand and to position the conductor with the other hand. The operating buttons
(operating/release) are mechanically interlocked; the former is integrated into the latter, to
prevent accidental operation.
WARNING
B-TC04 B-TC04A
suitable for cutting steel ropes and conductors with
700 (10,000)
492 x 100 x 250 (19.4 x 3.9 x 9.8)
7,3 (16.1) 7,6 (16.7)
14.4
14.4 / 3.0 Li-Ion 14.4 / 3.0 Ni-MH
220 - 240 / 50 - 60 120 / 50 - 60
12 - 14.4 V DC
the tool has a twin speed operation and automatically
switches from a rapid advancing speed of the ram
to a slower more powerful cutting speed.
the tool is provided with a maximum pressure valve.
-15°C to +40°C (+5°F to +104°F)
A microprocessor controls the tool operation and automatically cuts out the motor, saving
energy and extending battery life.
The residual battery capacity level is automatically displayed after every cycle.
The part reference "B-TC04 or B-TC04A" includes the following:
– Basic tool complete with battery and shoulder strap.
– Spare battery.
– Battery charger.
– Steel carrying case "VAL B-TC04".
2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
2.1) Preparation
The tool can be easily carried using either the handle or the shoulder strap (11) attached to
the rings (15 and 19).
With the tool in the rest position operate as follows:
– Insert the conductor between the blades at the desired cutting point.
For a running conductor,remove the locking pin (04) and open the tool head.
Warning: the opening of upper blade must be done when the tool is in rest position,
(lower blade (14) completely retracted).
– With the conductor on the lower blade (14), close the tool head and fully insert the locking
pin (04).
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efore carrying out further cutting operations make sure the locking
(04)
pin
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head
2.2) Blade advancement
– Operate push-button (18) housed inside the pressure release button (17) to activate the
motor-pump group for the advancement of the lower blade.
This first stage rapidly closes the lower blade (14) to the conductor.
– To halt the advancement, release the push-button (18) and the motor will cut out.
Make sure that blades are exactly positioned at the desired cutting point, otherwise
re-open blades following instructions as § 2.5 and reposition the conductor.
2.3) Cutting
By keeping push-button (18) pressed down the motor continues to operate: the lower blade
advances gradually until the conductor is fully cut.
4 5
(Ref. to Figs. 1 and 6)
:
is completely inserted a partial insertion may damage the tool
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