Enerpac ECCE32, Instruction Sheet

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8.0  MAJOR FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

8.1  Cutter Safety Guard

When fully closed and latched, the safety guard helps 

prevent hand contact with the moving piston and blade. 

See Figure 2.

1 2  3 

Figure 2, Safety Guard with Inspection Window

Key:

1.  Safety Guard
2.  Inspection Window
3. Latch

The safety guard is manufactured from steel and 

contains a clear polycarbonate inspection window. Two 

screws secure the guard to the cutting head.

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Failure to observe and comply with the 

following precautions and instructions could result 

in serious personal injury.
• Always close the safety guard before beginning the 

cutting process. Cutting head must be shielded by 

guard during cutter operation.
• Never operate cutter with safety guard open.
•  Never open guard and reach into the cutting head 

while cutter is operating. Guard must remain closed 

until cutter is stopped.
• Before reaching inside the cutting head to clear 

jams or for any other reason, always disconnect  

cutter from AC power supply.
• Always reinstall safety guard after performing any 

adjustments, maintenance or repairs. Never operate 

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

and secured by both screws. Replace guard if worn, 

damaged or missing. Tighten or replace screws if 

loose.
• Verify that safety guard latch operates properly and 

is in good condition. Repair safety guard latch if 

worn, corroded or damaged.
• Replace inspection window if it is damaged or if it 

becomes scratched or difficult to see through.

6.0  SET-UP

6.1  Delivery and Handling

The cutter and various related items are housed inside a 

plastic storage case. The cutter should be stored in this 

case when not in use.
Place the cutter on a substantial and stable work 

surface. The work surface must be of sufficient capacity  

to support the weight of the cutter plus the additional 

weight of the chain to be cut. Refer to Section 2.2 for 

cutter weight.

6.2  Before Start-up

•  Be sure that the shipment includes all components 

and that there is no obvious damage.

•  Read the following sections of this manual to become 

familiar with cutter features and safety devices.

•  Verify that the AC power supply is of the correct 

specifications and capacity to power the cutter. Refer 

to Section 7.0 of this manual for additional information.

NOTICE

Be sure that cutter piston is advanced as far 

as possible before removing oil reservoir cap in the 

next step. 

Oil leakage and improper operation may 

result if this instruction is not followed.
•  Advance the piston as far as possible, disconnect AC 

power cord and check the cutter hydraulic oil level. 

Add oil if oil level is low. Refer to Section 10.5.2 for 

detailed instructions.

•  Before first use, remove air from the cutter hydraulic 

system. Refer to procedure in Section 9.3.

7.0  POWER REQUIREMENTS

The cutter is available in two versions, each with different 

electrical power requirements:
Model ECCE32B is designed for 120VAC, single-phase, 

60 Hz power. This version contains a USA style NEMA 

6-15 power plug.
Model ECCE32E is designed for 230VAC, single-phase 

50 Hz power. This version contains a European style 

“Schuko” power plug.
Before connecting electric power to tool, be certain that 

the power supply is the proper voltage and Hz for the 

cutter version that you are using. Refer to the cutter data 

plate.
Also refer to Sections 1.3 and 1.4 of this manual for 

important electrical safety information and precautions.

NOTICE:

  WARNING

Failure to follow the electrical safety 

precautions contained in Sections 1.3 and 1.4 of this 

manual could result in electric shock. Death or 

serious personal injury could occur.