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Summary of Contents for Fascut FC-800
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
FASCUT ® Model FC-800 Rebar Cutter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Built in the U.S.A. – Since 1979 FASCUT Industries, 7248 Inama Rd., Sauk City, WI 53583 ® Phone: (608) 643-6678 Fax: (608) 643-2682 Website: www.fascut.com Email: info@fascut.com... - Page 2 FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE! ALWAYS: wear safety glasses when operating. ALWAYS: keep fingers away from cutting blades. Model FC-800 Portable Cutter -- Specifications Shear Capacity 1 bar - #8 (1”) , #7 (7/8”) , or #6 (3/4”)
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Page 3: Normal Operation
NORMAL OPERATION ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when operating. ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AWAY from cutting blades. PLUG UNIT INTO a 110-120Volt outlet on a circuit with no less than a 20 amp breaker. When using an extension cord, never use less than 12-guage wire. Excessive voltage drop at the unit will cause the motor to burn out. -
Page 4: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DRAIN & REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL at least once each year or 200 operating hours, whichever comes first. Allow unit to run for five minutes before draining to warm up the oil. Remove drain plug and drain oil. Remove breather cap and plug hole with a ⅜”... -
Page 5: Foot Pedal Control
OPTIONS REFERENCE FENCE ATTACHMENT The reference fence attachment provides the operator with an adjustable material stop for cutting uniform lengths. It can be set out to a maximum of approx. 4 feet. ASSEMBLY Bolt the fence bracket to the end of the steel bar using the bolt included with the bracket. Next, slide the bar through the holder rings on the machine frame from the LEFT side. - Page 6 Piston and rod assy. w/seal & loader – see cylinder breakdown. Hydraulic tube w/nut & ferrule, pressure 80465 10.50 Hydraulic tube w/nut & ferrule, return 80466 10.50 Hydraulic Cylinder elbow fitting (Fascut SAE) 73112 17.52 Hydraulic Power unit elbow fitting (Lenz) 73662 17.94 Grease fitting, straight 82547...
- Page 7 Hydraulic Power unit (complete) 73405 1550.00 Electric Motor – serial #953 and up 75705 541.00 Electric Motor – serial #952 and down 75706 673.00 Motor Starting Capacitor 77253 18.07 Motor Fan 75734 41.95 Motor Fan Shroud 75721 47.50 Motor drive coupling 75715 12.75 Hydraulic Pump...
- Page 8 Cutter Hydraulic Cylinder June 1, 2014 Description Part # Price/ea. Hydraulic Cylinder (complete) 80430 711.00 Back body seal 80438 9.00 Piston Seal w/square loader ring 80436 34.90 Nylon Bearing 80440 4.95 Rod Seal 80442 15.50 Piston & rod assy. w/seal & loader 80434 310.00 Cylinder body w/back plate...
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Page 9: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS The on/off switch turns power on to both the electric motor and the valve coil circuit. The switch must be 1 HP rated. Pressing the push button or foot switch completes the circuit to energize the valve coil which makes the hydraulic cylinder extend out to make a cut. - Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING FC-800 Rebar Cutter TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor will not 1. No power to unit. 1. Check supply cord, fuses, start 2. Power cord or plug damaged. or circuit breaker. 3. On/off switch bad. 2. Replace power cord 4. Motor wire connections loose.
- Page 11 Cutting blades 1. Blades are dull. 1. Turn blades to a new breaking 2. Blade bolts are loose. edge sooner. 3. Rebar is being dropped into 2. Check blade bolts for the cutter. tightness more often. 4. You are cutting “no grade” 3.
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Page 12: Limited Warranty
Warrantee/Registration card is not filled out and returned. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. SERIAL NUMBER _________________________ DATE _______________________ FASCUT ® Industries, Inc. 7248 Inama Rd.
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