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•  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.

9.0  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 flat metal bars. 

Material parameters must not exceed the 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.

90° 

90° 

A

A

Figure 6, Positioning Material Inside Cutting Head

Support Bolt

Vertically center the material 

in the cutting head

Material Position (Optimum)

Summary of Contents for EFBE5017

Page 1: ...anual are DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE NOTICE DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious personal injury NOTICE WARNING Indicates a hazardous situa...

Page 2: ...ep cutting tools clean and replace blades when they become dull Suitably maintained cutting tools with sharp edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control Keep this manual for future referenc...

Page 3: ...outlet or other electrical power source CAUTION Failure to observe and comply with the following precautions and instructions could result in minor or moderate personal injury Property damage could a...

Page 4: ...l rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the tool 2 The extension cord should have a polarized plug at one end and a polarized receptacle at the other It...

Page 5: ...dy inside the cutting head unless cutter is disconnected from AC power supply Death or serious personal injury will result if cutter is started while persons are working inside the cutting head Never...

Page 6: ...ximum limits is exceeded 2 2 General Specifications Cutter Model No Max Cutting Force Weight Max Hydraulic Operating Pressure Ambient Operating Temp Hyd Pump Tons kN lb Kg psi bar F C Type EFBE5017B 2...

Page 7: ...nd an internal hydraulic pump The pump provides oil flow to the hydraulic cylinder which advances the cylinder piston and moving blade A hydraulic reservoir with built in rubber diaphragm provides a c...

Page 8: ...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 specificati...

Page 9: ...dirt or debris is preventing its return NOTICE CAUTION To prevent possible oil leakage do not loosen the piston release lever more than one full turn counter clockwise NOTICE Refer to the procedures i...

Page 10: ...RATION 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 per...

Page 11: ...r is not properly supported and handled in an appropriate way 9 5 Positioning Material Inside the Cutting Head Be sure that the piston and moving blade are located in the fully retracted home position...

Page 12: ...The cutter must be disconnected from the AC power supply The cutter must be given time to cool to prevent burns Procedures must be performed in a suitable work environment in accordance with all curre...

Page 13: ...ween the jaws of the cutter without being cut through completely as the piston is extended to slightly less than maximum travel 10 5 1 Hydraulic System Maintenance Precautions NOTICE WARNING Always di...

Page 14: ...C Oil Reservoir Cap Loosen 1 and Tighten 2 2 1 Figure 8B Handle Screws 1 1 1 Figure 8D Adding Oil to Reservoir Fill Hole 1 3 2 1 4 5 Figure 8E Screws 1 Diaphragm Cover 2 Diaphragm 3 Diaphragm Opening...

Page 15: ...to prevent injury as service procedures are being performed 12 Connect the cutter to the AC power supply 13 Cover the diaphragm opening with a rubber gloved hand to help prevent oil splashing 14 Prim...

Page 16: ...ntil the cap is installed for the final time Failure to do so may result in air remaining in the reservoir This may require special consideration when the soft metal bar is used 30 Do not operate cutt...

Page 17: ...event accidental motor startup during the following steps 3 Place the cutter horizontally on a stable work surface with the handle facing upwards 4 Remove the fixed blade screws 5 Remove the worn fixe...

Page 18: ...the new moving blade 10 6 3 Blade Replacement Moving Blade Replace the moving blade as described in the following steps Refer to Figure 10 items 1 2 and 3 Figure 10 Moving Blade Replacement 1 3 2 NOT...

Page 19: ...leaning procedure the cutter should be inspected and serviced by an Enerpac authorized service center 11 0 CLEANING THE PISTON AREA NOTICE WARNING Always disconnect cutter from AC power supply before...

Page 20: ...ic storage case in a clean and dry location accessible only to authorized personnel 12 2 Return to Use after storage Before using the cutter after an extended period of storage or inactivity perform t...

Page 21: ...tor brushes worn Replace motor brushes if worn less than 0 2 inch 5 mm long Service Center Commutator worn Replace rotor and commutator assembly Service Center Motor fan damaged Replace motor fan Serv...

Page 22: ...gasket worn Replace piston gasket Service Center Pump malfunction Repair or replace pump Service Center 3 Tool performs with insufficient force Max pressure valve open Clean or replace max pressure v...

Page 23: ...Notes...

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