Enerpac ECCE26, Instruction Sheet

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1. Be sure that the cutter piston is fully retracted. If not, start 

the cutter and cycle the piston until it is fully retracted.

NOTICE

If the piston will not retract in step 1, move the 

piston release lever to position 2 to manually retract the 

piston. Refer to instructions in Section 8.4. Also see 

Figure 8.
2. Disconnect cutter from AC power supply to prevent 

accidental motor start-up during the following steps.

3. Place the cutter horizontally on a stable work surface 

with the handle facing upwards.

4. Open the cutter safety guard. 
5. Remove the moving blade screws and blade holder.
6. Remove the worn moving blade and replace it with 

the new moving blade.

10.6.3  Blade Replacement - Moving Blade

Replace the moving blade as described in the following 

steps. Refer to Figure 14, items 1 through 5.

Figure 14, Moving Blade Replacement

1
2

3

4

5

Key:

1. Moving Blade Screws

2. Blade Holder

3. Moving Blade

4. Positioning Pin

5. Moving Blade Support

NOTICE

In some instances it is possible for the moving 

blade to become wedged into the moving blade support. 

If needed, remove the positioning pin, remove the 

moving blade support and pry or tap out the moving 

blade from the blade support.
7. Secure the new moving blade with the new moving 

blade screws included with the new moving blade 

and blade holder. Apply Loctite 243 thread sealant (or 

equivalent) to the screw threads. Torque to 91 in-lb 

[10 Nm].

8. Close the cutter safety guard. 
9. If piston release lever is in position 2, move lever 

to position 1 to allow normal operation. Refer to 

instructions in Section 8.4. Also see Figure 8.

10. Test cutter for proper operation before placing it 

back into service.