Enerpac EBC20B, Instruction Sheet

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Figure 9, Piston Release Screw

8.4  Cutter Blade Safety Guard

The cutter is equipped with a blade safety guard to 

prevent contact with the upper part of the fixed blade. 

See Figure 10.
The blade safety guard is manufactured of stainless 

steel and is secured to the cutting head with one screw.

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Failure to observe and comply with the 

following precautions and instructions could result 

in death or serious personal injury.
• Never operate the cutter with safety guard 

removed.
• Be certain that safety guard is in good condition 

and tightly secured. Replace guard if worn, damaged 

or missing. Tighten or replace screws if loose or 

missing.
• Always reinstall safety guard after performing any 

adjustments, maintenance or repairs.

Figure 10, Blade Safety Guard (1)

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9.0  CUTTER OPERATION

9.1  Foreseen Use and Residual Risks

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Failure to observe and comply with the 

instructions and precautions contained in the 

following paragraphs could result in death or serious 

personal injury.

1. The cutter must be used only to cut round, square or 

flat metal bars and other similar items. Material 

diameter, tensile strength and hardness must not 

exceed the maximum allowable values shown in 

Section 2.1 of this manual.

2. The cutter must be operated only with a battery 

specified for use with the cutter. Refer to Section 2.4 

of this manual.

3. Operators must observe the instructions in this 

manual in order to minimize the risk of accidents. 

In particular, operators must pay attention when 

working in conditions that could cause:

•  Possible burns from overheated metal parts.
•  Injury due to incorrect positioning or inadequate lifting 

or moving.

•  Injury caused by splinters discharged from the bar or 

other workpiece.

NOTICE:

  WARNING

People remaining in the vicinity of the 

cutter while it is working are subject to the risk of 

flying debris (dangerous objects, etc. 

). Serious 

personal injury could result.

4. Mechanical vibrations transmitted to the hands and 

arms can pose a risk to the health and safety of 

workers. The user and/or employer is responsible for 

assessing the risk generated by mechanical vibrations 

from the cutter, and minimizing the possibility of 

injury.

5. Incorrect use:
•  The cutter must not be used for purposes other than 

indicated in this manual.

•  The cutter must not be used in areas subject to the 

risk of explosion.

9.2  Operating Precautions

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Failure to observe the following 

precautions and instructions could result in death or 

serious personal injury.
• Keep fingers, hands and other body parts clear of 

the cutting head. Do not reach into the cutting area 

during cutter operation.
• Do not attempt to reposition the item being cut 

while the cutter is in operation. If repositioning is 

required, stop the cutter and loosen the piston 

release screw to retract the piston. Then, tighten the 

piston release screw and repeat the cutting process.
• Dangerous projectiles could occur at any time 

during cutting. Always wear face and eye protection. 

Keep persons away from cutting area.

Key:

1.  Normal Operation (tighten)
2.  Piston Release (loosen)