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IDEAL PowerBlade Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Manual
Replaceable hardened
steel blades ensure
consistent cuts and long-
term durability
Contour blade
design minimizes
cable distortion

Specifications

Cable Cutter Assembly:
Drill Specifications:
Cutting Capacity:
RPM Specifications:
WARNINGS
1. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
2. Keep out of reach of children.
3. Always wear safety glasses when using this tool.
4.
Do not use on live circuits. Always disconnect power before
using this tool.
5. Keep hands away from blades while operating unit.
6. Never operate tool without torque arm installed.
7. Blade is sharp; contact with blade can result in serious personal injury.
8. Disconnect drill from power source before servicing. Always remove drill
from unit before attempting to change blades.
Failure to heed all warnings and precautions outlined
in this manual may lead to serious personal injury.
PowerBlade
Rugged metal housing
Durable
gears
Protective
shield
35-078
Any drill 12V or larger that accepts
3
drive shaft
8
750 MCM Hard Drawn Copper
and up to 2 O.D. Aluminum
Maximum of 2000 RPM
Optimal RPM: 1500
Cable Cutter
Adjustable torque
arm holds drill in
place
Operating Precautions
1. Do not drop or abuse the unit.
2. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the assembly, except to
replace parts as shown on page 3.
3. Do not expose the unit to water or solvents.
4. Do not cut cables larger than those listed in the specifications.
5. Set drill to 1500 RPM for best performance. Cutting large cable at
high RPM will damage gears!
6. Do not use tool in the rain to prevent blade wear and malfunction.
7. Store cutter in case provided, in a dry, secure area.
8. We strongly recommend using a reversible drill to enable backing
out of a cut when necessary.
Do not cut steel, ACSR or any other
materials containing steel or damage
to blades will result.
Each unit is tested before shipment.
Copper residue on blades may remain
from the initial quality inspection test cut.
Global Patents Pending
Accepts almost any
cordless or corded drill
Ergonomically designed, textured
Santoprene
®
non-slip grip
#35-078

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Summary of Contents for IDEAL PowerBlade

  • Page 1: Specifications

    PowerBlade ™ Cable Cutter #35-078 Use and Care Manual Rugged metal housing Replaceable hardened steel blades ensure consistent cuts and long- term durability Accepts almost any cordless or corded drill Adjustable torque arm holds drill in place Durable Contour blade...
  • Page 2: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Figure 1 STEP 1: Attach cable cutter drive shaft to drill as shown (Figure 1). Tighten drill chuck securely. Figure 5 Loosen handle Figure 2 STEP 2: Loosen handle so torque arm extends freely (Figure 2). Figure 6 STEP 5: Place the cable to be cut onto the stationary blade and close the moving blade around the cable.
  • Page 3 633.059 #10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 5. Remove blade assembly. 113.190 10-32X.375 FHMS HEX SCREW 6. Replace with a new blade set, IDEAL part #K-8906R. GEARBOX ASSEMBLY K-8926 CARRYING CASE 7. Reinstall using screws removed earlier. Always replace blades in sets for optimal performance. Replacing only Warranty one side will increase wear and shorten overall blade life.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Inspection

    CEP 05693-000 São Paulo - Brasil / 55-11-3759-8777 Prol. Americas 1600 4to. Piso, Col. Country Club / Guadalajara, Jal. 44610, Mexico Form No. ND 5095-4 ph: 52-33-36789176 • 52-33-10688902 (mobile) • fax: 52-33-36789290 ©2004 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. www.idealindustries.com Printed in U.S.A.

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