CONTENTS General Notes on operating instructions Symbols used Copyright Guarantee and warranty Safety Intended use Design and function Design Function Operation Changing the position of the blade block Replacing the blade Cutting plastic pipes Cutting sealing sleeves Maintenance Technical data Technical data Disposal Status: 13.10.21...
1.3 Copyright These operating instructions and all documentation supplied with this tool are protected by copyright and remain the property of KNIPEX. The reprinting of these instructions, even in extract form, is only permitted with the written consent of C. Gustav Putsch KG.
• Repairs or conversions are carried out by unauthorized persons. • Original accessories or spare parts from KNIPEX are not used. • Defective components are not repaired immediately to minimise the extent of the damage and so as not to impair the safety of the tool (obligation to repair).
DESiGN aND fuNCTiON Design and function 3.1 Design Structure of the KNIPEX BiX ® Finger grooves Catch for the opening mechanism Blade block Arrows for direction of rotation Thumb recess Fastening screw for securing the blade block Opening to slide out the spare blades...
OpEraTiON Operation Separate positions of the blade block are provided for each of the two ap- plications of the tool. • Cutting plastic pipes: blade in the middle of the tool • Cutting sealing sleeves: blade on the outside of the tool 4.1 Changing the position of the blade block »...
OpEraTiON 4.2 Replacing the blade 4.2.1 Remove the used blade » Remove the blade block as previously described. » Use a screwdriver to slide the spare blades out of the tool. » Take out a spare blade and push the second back into the tool. »...
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OpEraTiON 4.2.2 Install a new blade < 1 Nm Insert the blade » Put a new blade in the blade block. » Place the holding plate in front of the blade and position it with the centrings provided. » Affix both parts with the screw. »...
OpEraTiON 4.3 Cutting plastic pipes When cutting plastic pipes, the blade must be in the centre of the tool. > 25 mm Cutting plastic pipes » Actuate the catch to open the tool. » Place the tool around the pipe. »...
OpEraTiON 4.4 Cutting sealing sleeves When cutting sealing sleeves, the blade must be on the outside of the tool. Cutting sealing sleeves » Actuate the catch to open the tool. » Place the tool around the sleeve and apply slight pressure directly to the wall (tile).
MaiNTENaNCE Maintenance Before each use, clean the guide surfaces and the blade contact surfaces of the tool with a rag. Technical data 6.1 Technical data Technical data Unit Item number of the pipe cutter – 90 22 10 BK Item number of the spare blades –...
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KNIPEX-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG 42337 Wuppertal Tel.: +49 202 – 47 94-0 Fax: +49 202 – 47 74 94 info@knipex.com www.knipex.com...
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