Care And Maintenance - Hilti NCT 45 S-22 Manual

6.1 Making the cut 3
DANGER
Electric shock hazard! Working in adverse outdoor conditions can cause electric shocks and/or short
circuits.
▶ Never work on electrically live lines while a thunderstorm is in progress.
▶ Call a halt to work immediately whenever weather conditions impair the insulation characteristics, vision
or movement of the workers.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to oil escaping under high pressure! Oil escaping under high pressure can injure the
skin and the eyes.
▶ Do not use the cutting tool if damage is visible.
▶ Do not use the cutting tool if oil escapes.
▶ Make sure that the piston retracts after every cutting operation.
▶ If the piston does not retract after the cutting operation, press the piston return switch for manual
retraction.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to flying fragments! Flying fragments present a risk of injury to the eyes and body.
▶ Wear eye protection and protective gloves.
▶ Use cutting edges that are suitable and sharp.
▶ Before the cutting operation, make sure that the cutting edges are correctly inserted and sharp.
WARNING
Risk of injury! Risk of serious injury during the cutting operation.
▶ During the cutting operation great care must be taken to ensure that the hands and fingers are kept well
clear of the cutting head.
CAUTION
Risk of injury! The accessory tool may be hot and/or have sharp edges.
▶ Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool.
▶ Never lay down a hot accessory tool on a flammable surface.
In cold weather the hydraulic oil can thicken and slow the cutting operation. Perform 5 to 10 empty
cutting operations to heat up the cutting tool.
1. Turn the cutting head to the desired position.
2. Open the locking lever.
3. Flip the pivoting bar open.
4. Insert the cable to be cut into the cutting head.
Do not attempt to cut a cable that cannot be fully enclosed by the pivoting bar.
Do not exceed the maximum cutting capacity.
5. Flip the pivoting bar closed.
6. Let the locking lever engage.
7. Press and hold down the control switch until the cutting edge in the cutting head retracts.
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Care and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury with battery inserted !
▶ Always remove the battery before carrying out care and maintenance tasks!
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