How To Use (Cutting) - Hitachi VB 16Y Handling Instructions Manual

HOW TO USE (CUTTING)

WARNING!
Note that the unit is not a hand held tool. Be absolutely
sure to use the unit only after placing it on stable spots
such as floor, ground, etc.
Never bring your hand close to the cutter during
operation.
Never bring your hand close to the reaction stoppers
A and B during operation.
Do not cut any materials other than the rebars. If you
attempt to do so, the material can splinter into pieces
and scatter.
Do not cut any rebar exceeding the maximum
capacities of the unit described in the specifications.
The rebar you are cutting may have a hard spot in it.
Quality may vary within each rebar. Do not attempt
to cut NON-GRADE rebar.
● If you bend the rebar with a large angle while placing your hand onto it, there is
a fear of getting your hand caught in by the fold-back reaction of the rebar. Never
place your hand onto the position where the rebar may fold back.
● The cutter blade can get worn out by repeated rebar cutting. Continued use of a
worn-out cutter can result in the damage and the broken pieces flying around.
Replace it with a new cutter after approximately 8,000 times of cutting as a rough
guide.
● The machine is so designed that the upper cutter and the grip rubber can support
a rebar.
If the grip rubber gets worn out, there is a fear that it cannot sufficiently hold the
rebar and gets broken down with its parts flying around, etc.
If the grip rubber cannot hold the rebar much longer, replace it with a new grip
rubber.
● During cutting work, securely hook the rebar to the reaction stopper B.
Furthermore, secure enough length of a rebar to be hooked to the reaction stopper
B.
● Avoid bringing your hand near to the reaction stopper B during operation;
otherwise, you may get your finger caught in or may run the hazard of other
injuries.
● Set the rebar in the center or the recess of the cutter during cutting work. Any
cutting work with the rebar set on corners or ends of the cutter can result in the
pieces of broken rebar flying around or the damage to the cutter and the machine.
The bending roller moves even during cutting
operation. Never bring your hand close to the bending
roller.
The cutter blade can get worn out by repeated cutting
of the rebar. Continued use of a worn-out cutter can
result in the damage and the broken pieces flying
around. Replace it with a new cutter after approximately
8,000 times of cutting as a rough guide.
The machine is so designed that the upper cutter and
the grip rubber can support a rebar.
If the grip rubber gets worn out, there is a fear that it
cannot sufficiently hold the rebar and gets broken
down with its parts flying around, etc.
If the grip rubber cannot hold the rebar much longer,
replace it with a new grip rubber. (For replacing the
grip rubber and repairing, ask the store where you
purchased it or the Hitachi Koki Power Tool Center.)
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