Enerpac ECCE26, Instruction Sheet

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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 chain being cut 

while the cutter is in operation. If repositioning 

is required, stop the cutter and loosen the piston 

release lever to retract the piston. Then, tighten the 

piston release lever and repeat the cutting process.

•  After cutting is complete, chain segments may fall. 

Keep body parts and equipment away from area 

under and beside the cutter.

•  Dangerous projectiles could occur at any 

time during cutting. Always wear face and eye 

protection. Keep persons away from cutting area.

•  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 the chain 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 Section 2.2 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.
9.5  Using the Correct Fixed Blade

The cutter comes supplied with a short fixed blade and 

a long fixed blade. The diameter of the chain to be cut 

determines the blade to be used. See Section 10.6.2 for 

instructions on how to replace the fixed blade. Always 

make sure the proper blade is installed before you begin 

cutting.
•  A long fixed blade will have an “A” stamped into the 

top of it. The “A” fixed blade is used for cutting chains 

with a diameter of 

0.47 inch [12 mm] or less

.

•  A short fixed blade will have a “B” stamped into the 

top of it. The “B” fixed blade is used for cutting chains 

with a diameter 

greater than 0.47 inch [12 mm]

.

Refer to fixed blade replacement instructions in 

Section 10.6.2 if it is necessary to change the fixed 

blade.

Figure 9, Fixed Blade Stamping (1)

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