Should the unit stop during the cut for any reason, press and hold
the springloaded reset/lockoff button (B) in reset position (left side)
and pull the trigger switch (A) to open the cutter jaws and remove the
material.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to cut in the reset direction. Damage to the
tool could result.
LED Worklight (Fig. 6)
CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye injury could
result.
There is a worklight (J) located above the
cutting area of the tool. The worklight
is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed, and will automatically turn
off 20 seconds after the trigger switch
is released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the worklight will remain on.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the
immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Hang Hook (Fig. 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the threaded rod cutter
falling on operators or bystanders, make sure it is supported securely
when using the hang hook, or resting in a secure and stable location
when not in use. Be sure to keep the area below clear to reduce the
risk of the tool or off-cut material falling and striking someone or
something below.
The threaded rod cutter has a convenient hang hook (F) that allows it
to hang on a suitable, stable structure between uses. The hang hook
is not for tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use when elevated.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. 7)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
FIG. 6
J
Cutting (Fig. 8)
WARNING: Cut Hazard. Wear gloves and eye protection when
handling and cutting threaded rod. The edges are sharp and can
cause serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Cut length of threaded rod to be 1/4" (6mm) minimum.
For accurate work, always secure the workpiece before cutting.
NOTICE: Before cutting, make sure the correct die size is in place for
the intended size rod.
1. Position the threaded rod so that the material is between the
2. Align the threaded rod with cutting dies.
3. Depress trigger until the workpiece is fully cut.
4. Release trigger when the cutter has reached the open position.
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FIG. 7
stationary cutting die (C) and moveable cutting die (D).