KNIPEX 71 72 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Bolt cutters for hard materials up to 48 hrc

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KNIPEX
Quality – Made in Germany
Operating instructions
71 72 XXX
EN
Bolt Cutters
for hard materials up to 48 HRC

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  • Page 1 KNIPEX Quality – Made in Germany Operating instructions 71 72 XXX Bolt Cutters for hard materials up to 48 HRC...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Notes on operating instructions Symbols Copyright Guarantee and warranty Safety Intended use Design and function Design Function Operation Cutting with the bolt cutter Maintenance Readjusting the cutting edges of the cutter head Changing the cutter head Technical data Technical data Dismantling and disposal Status: 04.11.21...
  • Page 3: General

    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.
  • Page 4: Safety

    • Repairs or conversions are carried out by unauthorized persons. • No original accessories or spare parts from KNIPEX are 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).
  • Page 5: Design And Function

    DESiGN aND fuNCTiON Design and function 3.1 Design Design bolt cutter Hardened cutting edges Replaceable cutter head Eccentric screws with nuts for precise setting and readjustment Joint screw Stop with damping insert Ergonomically angled handles Handles with grip sleeves Status: 04.11.21...
  • Page 6: Function

    OpEraTiON 3.2 Function The bolt cutter is used to cut/snip hard materials with a diameter of 5 to 13 mm (depending on the hardness and type of material to be cut). Operation 4.1 Cutting with the bolt cutter Cutting e.g. structural steel 1.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    MaiNTENaNCE Maintenance 5.1 Readjusting the cutting edges of the cutter head The cutting edges of the bolt cutter have a preset gap of approx. 0.4 mm. This gap does not need to be readjusted during normal use. If there is high level of wear, it is possible to readjust the gap. 1.
  • Page 8: Changing The Cutter Head

    MaiNTENaNCE 5.2 Changing the cutter head The spare part numbers for the four different sizes can be found in the “Technical data” chapter. 1. Loosen the three nuts completely. 2. Remove the three screws. 3. Pull the old cutter head out of its holder. 4.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    TEChNiCal DaTa Technical data 6.1 Technical data The KNIPEX bolt cutters of the 71 72 xxx series come in four different sizes. Technical data Unit 71 72 71 72 71 72 71 72 Length Weight approx. 2100 2550 4250 4950 Cutting capacities Ø...
  • Page 10 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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