Hi-Force CT20 Instructions

Self contained hydraulic cutter

Prepared by:-

M.Davies

REV NO:-

ECO:-

4282

INTRODUCTION

The CT20 and CT40 self-contained hydraulic cutters offer cutting capacities of up to 25mm steel wire rope and

40mm cable. These versatile cutters are suitable for cutting wire rope, round bar, wire strands and electrical cable.

WARNING: All Hi-Force cutters require a certain maximum handle force to produce the designed cutting force.

NEVER use extensions or levers to exert more force than the maximum capacity detailed in your Hi-Force

catalogue

Always wear suitable personal protection when operating hydraulic equipment.

DANGER: Keep all body parts away from cutter and work piece during operation.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the correct size tool is selected for the job.

IMPORTANT: Minimum age of operator must be 18 years. The operator must have read and understood all

instructions, safety issues, cautions and warnings before starting to operate this equipment.

WARNING: Risk of finger trapping. Only hold the tool by means of the handle.

WARNING: Do not overload equipment. Overloading causes equipment failure and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure that all system components are protected from external sources of damage, such as

excessive heat, flame, moving machine parts, sharp edges and corrosive chemicals.

WARNING: Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine Hi-Force parts.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate personal protection equipment. The operator must

take precautions against injury due to failure of the tool or work piece.

Press the blade release lever to fully retract the blade. Open the Cutter Head Catch by pulling it up and

away from the Cutter body. Insert work piece.

See Figure 1.

CT20 AND CT40 SELF CONTAINED HYDRAULIC

CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1 4282 INTRODUCTION The CT20 and CT40 self-contained hydraulic cutters offer cutting capacities of up to 25mm steel wire rope and 40mm cable. These versatile cutters are suitable for cutting wire rope, round bar, wire strands and electrical cable. SAFETY NOTES WARNING: All Hi-Force cutters require a certain maximum handle force to produce the designed cutting force.
Page 2 TDS:- 1317 CT20 AND CT40 SELF CONTAINED HYDRAULIC CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS Prepared by:- M.Davies Approved by:- Date: 09/09/14 REV NO:- ECO:- 4282 Close Cutter Head around work piece and secure Cutter Head Catch. Begin to pump the upper operating handle to advance the blade.
Page 3 TDS:- 1317 CT20 AND CT40 SELF CONTAINED HYDRAULIC CUTTER INSTRUCTIONS Prepared by:- M.Davies Approved by:- Date: 09/09/14 REV NO:- ECO:- 4282 Undo the cutter head catch to release the work piece as detailed in Figure 1. Notes.  After completing each cutting operation ALWAYS clean any debris from around the cutting blades. This will greatly reduce the possibility of Blade Jamming.
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