Greenlee 773 Instruction Manual

Greenlee 773 Instruction Manual

Ratchet cable cutters

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
773 and 774
Ratchet Cable Cutters
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
99947285 REV 5
© 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc.
2/07

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 99947285 REV 5 © 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc. 2/07...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    U.S. Patent No. 6,766,581. All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve- ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. Molykote is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information SYMBOL in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Failure to observe this warning could This symbol is used to call your attention to result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 4 773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Electric shock hazard: Wear eye protection when using this This tool is not insulated. Do not use tool. Failure to wear eye protection this tool near energized electrical could result in serious eye injury lines.
  • Page 5: Identification

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Identification Movable handle Link Grips Speed Pawl Movable blade Stationary blade Stationary handle Release knob Specifications 773 Mass/Weight ..................2.4 kg (5.3 lb) ......2.6 kg (5.8 lb) Length....................394 mm (15.5") ......486 mm (19.125") Width at blades ..................127 mm (5.0") .......127 mm (5.0") at handles ................132 mm (5.19") ........152 mm (6") Thickness ....................68.5 mm (2.7") .
  • Page 6: Operation

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Operation 1. Check to see that the release knob is against the link. release knob Electric shock hazard: link engage This is not an insulated tool. Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury or death. Wear eye protection when using this tool. Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Maintenance General Lubricating the cutter Maintain the tool with care. Keep the blades sharp and the tool clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating the cutter; lubrication prolongs the tool life and enables the tool to cut with less force.
  • Page 8: Disassembly

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Disassembly Cutter head This tool consists of three subassemblies: the cutter head, stationary handle, and movable handle sub- 1. Open the movable blade to release tension on the assemblies (see figure). blade return spring (36).
  • Page 9: Assembly

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Assembly Refer to the Exploded View and Parts List for correct orientation and placement of parts. Inspect and replace any worn or damaged parts. Wherever the assembly results in metal-to-metal contact, coat the surfaces with Molykote or equivalent lubricant.
  • Page 10 773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Assembly (cont’d) Movable handle to stationary handle Cutter head to stationary handle 15. Install movable handle assembly between the 18. Install torsion spring (40) onto holding pawl (6) stationary handle plates and align the 3/8" pivot and locate them between the handle plates on the holes.
  • Page 11 773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Assembly (cont’d) Cutter head to movable handle 22. Lubricate the ID and teeth on drive pawl unit (7). Install drive pawl unit between right and left handle plate (8 and 9) with teeth toward speed pawl. Install a 5/16 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 12: Illustration

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Illustration Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 13: Parts List

    773 and 774 Ratchet Cable Cutters Parts List Part No. Part No. Description Blade assembly, movable (includes key 32) ... 1 Blade, stationary ............ 1 50105213 50105213 Lever, release ............1 50105248 50105248 Link ................. 3 50105264 50105264 Plate, stationary handle .......... 2...
  • Page 14 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com Printed in USA Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...

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