• Always wear approved eye protection.
• NOT insulated. The slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of the tool.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS / DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS PIEZAS / DESCRIPTION DES COMPOSANTS
E
6 Hex screws for cutting inserts
6 Tornillos hexagonales para insertos de corte
6 Vis à tête hexagonales pour plaquettes de coupe
F
Fixed blade
Hoja fija
Lame fixe
G
2 Replaceable cutting inserts
2 Insertos de corte reemplazables
2 Plaquettes de coupe remplaçables
H
Blade release
Tirador del liberador de la hoja
Dispositif de Relâchement
Warranty
• R atcheting Cable Cutters are warranted for one year from
the date of purchase.
• C utting inserts are warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship when delivered to the customer.
• S ee retailer or visit www.kleintools.com for details.
Garantía
• L os cortadores de cable con acción de carraca están
garantizados durante un año a partir de la fecha de compra.
• S e garantiza que los insertos de corte estarán libres de
defectos de materiales y de fabricación cuando se
entreguen al cliente.
• V ea al minorista o visite www.kleintools.com
para obtener detalles.
Garantie
• L es coupe-câble à cliquet sont garantis pendant un an à
compter de la date d'achat.
• L es plaquettes de coupe sont garanties sans défauts de
façon ou de matériau quand elles sont livrées au client.
• C onsultez le détaillant ou visitez www.kleintools.com
pour tous détails.
WARNINGS
D
Moveable blade
Fastener
Hoja móvil
Sujetador
Lame mobile
Attache
B
Ratcheting mechanism -
located behind plate
Tirador del liberador de la hoja
Dispositif de Relâchement
A
Locking tab
Lengüeta de fijación
Languette de verrouillage
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63800 ACSR Ratcheting Cable Cutter
ENGLISH
C
• C apacity: 477 MCM ACSR
1-1/4" (32 mm) Ø CU-AL Stranded
1" (25 mm) Ø CU Solid
1/2" (13 mm) Ø Guy Strand
(NOT FOR EHS) (Extra High Strength)
1. T o release the handle lock, squeeze tool handles together and then rotate the locking tab (A) counter clockwise until the handles are
free to open.
2. Pull down the blade release (H) to release the moveable blade (C) from the ratcheting mechanism. (B)
3. Rotate moveable blade (C) out from ratcheting mechanism. (B)
4. P lace cable to be cut against the fixed blade (F), and rotate the movable blade (C) until it is against the cable.
5. Squeeze the handle repeatedly until cable is cut.
6. T o release cable before the cut is complete, pull down blade release (H), rotate moveable blade (C)
away from the ratcheting mechanism (B) and remove the cable.
Tip – In order to relieve some of the tension on the ratcheting mechanism, slightly squeeze the handles together.
NOTE: When cutting cable, the blades should be perpendicular to the conductor to avoid unnecessary "side load" to the blades.
To insure ease of operation and proper cutting after replacing the moveable blade (C):
1. Place a .002 – .004" (.05 – .10 mm) feeler gauge between the blades at the pivot point.
2. Finger tighten the inner nut with the feeler gauge in place. Back off slightly if needed to remove the feeler gauge.
3. Holding the inner nut with a wrench, torque the outer nut to 33 – 37 ft. lbs. (45-50Nm).
(applies to either the moveable blade or the fixed blade)
1. Pull down the blade release (H) to release the blades from the ratcheting mechanism. (B)
2. Pull moveable blade (C) out from ratcheting mechanism. (B)
3. L ocate the (3) hex screws (E) that hold the cutting inserts to either the fixed blade (F) or moveable blade. (C)
4. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench (not included), loosen the (3) hex screws in a counter - clockwise direction and remove screws.
5. Install new cutting insert (G) and replace with the (3) hex screws (E)
6. Install and tighten the (3) hex screws (E) in a clockwise direction.
7. Rotate the moveable blade (C) toward the ratcheting mechanism (B) to close the tool and ensure that the blades do not bind.
Replacement parts are available at www.kleintools.com
NOTE: For optimum performance, replace cutting inserts as a pair.
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Instructions for 63800ACSR Cable Cutter
CUTTING CAPACITIES
• High Leverage single step mechanism for ease of cutting.
• Quick blade release lever frees up the moveable blade at any point
of the cut.
• Contoured, plastic- covered handles with ergonomic thumb guards.
• Replaceable cutting inserts.
HOW TO CUT CABLE
TORQUE VALUE AND FEELER GAUGE FOR FASTENER (D)
HOW TO REPLACE THE CUTTING INSERTS