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TC-50 & TC-55 Tire Cutter buyTSI.com - 800.223.4540 Read this manual before operating Tire Service International, LLC Contact us for any assistance 3451 S. 40TH ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85040 800.223.4540 Office: 602.437.5020 Email: sales@buytsi.com Revised: November 2021 Fax: 602.437.5025...
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Safety Requirements Thoroughly read this manual before using this machine. Only personnel trained should operate this machine. Personal Protective Equipment must be used including safety glasses. Keep bystanders and children out of the work area while operating this tool. Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked or damaged parts are noted (Including warning label).
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Operating Instruction Start engine or turn electrical power on. Place tire on support table with engine/ motor running. Pull on both control handles. Shear arm will come down and cut through one side of the tire as shown. Turn tire 180° and cut tire again. Repeat turning and cutting until the pieces of tire tread suits your needs.
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Maintenance Instructions If valve "kicks out" on the shear Hydraulic pressure to the valve arm return stoke, the detent will is to read 2800 PSI on the gauge. have to be slightly tightened. If pressure adjustment is needed, Tighten outer nut 1/4 turn and remove the cap and either loosen tighten lock nut.
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Female Shear Blade Notes Adjusting the Female Shear Bars As the steel belting from a tire starts to string out and not cut properly, the original bar edges will eventually need to be adjusted. To do this run the unit and stop the Male Shear Arm in the lowest position so it rests withing the female blades..
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Pump, 2 Stage, 13gpm GAS MODEL 3516 Engine, 10 HP (gas model) 3010 Pump, Hydraulic 16gpm 3160 Vibration Isolator TC-50 TC-55 Unit Footprint: 24" x 40" 19" x 48" Cylinder Bore & Stroke: 5” x 12” 6” x 16” Cycle Time: 15 seconds approx.
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Warranty and Return Policy Warranty & Workmanship you can depend on. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience we maintain the ability to provide competitive prices while employing and manufacturing the majority of our products in the USA. Pride in our workmanship and standing behind each and every product is not just our claim but our uncompromising responsibility.
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