Maintenance; Thorough Cleaning - Cembre B-TC550 Operation And Maintenance Manual

2.6) Blade retraction
By operating the pressure release button (6), the ram will retract and open the blades.
2.7) Battery status
The battery is equipped with LED indicators that indicate the
remaining battery life at any time by pressing the adjacent but-
ton (9):
4 LEDs illuminated: fully charged
2 LEDs illuminated: 50 % capacity
1 LED flashing: minimum charge, replace the battery.
Worklights (1) illuminated combined with an alarm audible when the operating button (5
is pressed (Ref. to Fig. 4), indicate that the battery voltage has dropped below a minimum
safety threshold; under these conditions the tool will not start, and it is necessary to recharg
or replace the battery. The approximate time to fully recharge a battery is about 100 minutes.
2.8) Using the battery charger
Carefully follow the instructions in the battery charger user manual.

3. MAINTENANCE

The tool is robust, completely sealed, and requires very little daily maintenance. Compliance with
the following points, should help to maintain its optimum performance:

3.1) Thorough cleaning

Dust, sand and dirt are a danger for any hydraulic device. Every day, after use, the tool must be
wiped with a clean cloth taking care to remove any residue, especially close to pivots and move-
able parts.
Do not use hydrocarbons to clean the rubber parts.
Regularly lubricate the moving parts and pivot pins of the head with a few drops of oil.
3.2) Storage case
When not in use, the tool should be stored and transported in the plastic case, to prevent dama-
ge. The case, type VAL-P40, is suitable for storing the tool and accessories.
VAL-P40: Size 465x315x116 mm (18.3x12.4x4.6 inches). Weight 1,5 kg (3.3 lbs).
3.3) Routine maintenance
When the tool reaches the predetermined number of hours worked, it will signal that routine
maintenance is recommended.
The tool will continue to work however 15 sec. after use an alarm comprising 3 beeps com-
bined with illumination of the worklights will signal that its return to CEMBRE for service is
recommended (see § 7).
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