Enerpac EBE22, Instruction Sheet

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• Cutter surfaces can become very hot. To prevent 

burns, avoid contact with cutter components and 

wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Refer to additional safety precautions in Section 1.0 

of this manual before using the cutter or performing 

any maintenance or repair activities.
9.3  Trapped Air Removal

Before placing a new cutter into operation, cycle the 

piston several times without load to remove any trapped 

air in the hydraulic circuit.
Air is completely purged when the piston advances and 

retracts smoothly in both directions, from fully advanced 

to fully retracted.
This procedure should be performed after the oil in the 

cutter is changed, and after any maintenance or repair 

activity in which the oil is drained and replaced.

9.4  Locating and Positioning the Cutter

•  Before inserting material to be cut inside the cutting 

head, be certain that the cutter is placed on a solid 

and stable work surface of sufficient weight rating 

capacity. Refer to the cutter data plate for cutter 

weight.

•  Position the cutter as needed using the handle/grip 

mounted at the top of the cutter. The handle/grip 

can also be used for transporting the cutter short 

distances.

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Because the cutter components are very 

heavy, there is a risk of cuts, crushing or broken bones. To 

avoid accidents, use care when working with the cutter. 

Serious personal injury may result if the cutter is not 

properly supported and handled in an appropriate way.

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 may be used only if powered by an electrical 

system compliant with legislation and current law 

(suitably connected to a grounded electrical system 

and protected from current surges and short circuits).

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 

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.