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10.5.2 Checking Oil Level and Adding Oil
NOTICE
The reservoir contains a flexible rubber
diaphragm that slightly pressurizes the oil. To help
prevent excessive oil leakage when the reservoir cap is
removed, be certain that the piston is fully extended
before loosening the cap.
Refer to Figures 10A through 10D during the following
steps:
1. Operate the cutter and advance the piston until it is
fully extended.
2. Disconnect the cutter from the AC power supply to
prevent accidental motor start-up during the following
steps.
3. Place the cutter in the horizontal position, on a stable
and level work surface, with the oil reservoir cap
facing upwards. Place a pan or suitable container
under the cutter to catch any spilled oil.
4. To prevent contamination, remove any built-up dust
and dirt from the oil reservoir cap and surrounding
area.
NOTICE
A small amount of hydraulic oil may leak from
the drain/fill hole when cap is loosened in the next step.
Be prepared to catch this oil in a pan or with a clean rag.
Dispose of spilled oil in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
5. Slowly loosen the oil reservoir cap while watching for
oil flow:
• If oil starts flowing from the oil drain/fill hole as the
cap is loosened, the reservoir is full. Tighten the cap
immediately. To avoid excessive oil spillage, do not
continue loosening the cap if oil flow occurs. Skip
steps 6 through 8 and go on to step 9.
• If no oil flow occurs when the cap is loosened,
fully loosen and remove the cap. Then, check oil
level and add oil (if needed) as described in steps
6 through 8.
6. Check the oil level in the drain/fill hole. Oil level will be
up to the top of the hole when reservoir is full.
7. If oil level is low, loosen the vent screw to provide
venting. Then, slowly add new Enerpac HF oil through
the oil drain/fill hole, until the oil level is up to the top
of the hole.
8. Remove any residue or metal particles from the oil
reservoir cap (it is magnetic).
9. Install and securely tighten the oil reservoir cap.
10. Tighten the vent screw (if loosened).
11. Using a clean rag, wipe the cutter housing, grip and
motor so that these surfaces are free of oil residue.
12. Connect cutter to AC power supply. Cycle the
piston several times to test for proper operation
before placing the cutter back into service.
