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8.0 MAJOR FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
8.1 Cutting Head
NOTICE:
WARNING
Failure to observe and comply with the
following precautions and instructions could result
in serious personal injury.
• Always close the cutting head before beginning
the cutting process.
• Never operate cutter with cutting head open.
• Never open cutting head while cutter is operating.
Cutting head must remain closed until cutter is
stopped.
• Before reaching inside the cutting head to clear
jams or for any other reason, always stop the
cutter and disconnect tool from AC power supply.
• Always close cutting head after performing any
adjustments, maintenance or repairs.
• Be certain that cutting head is in good condition
and secured.
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 material 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 fully advanced
before removing oil reservoir cap in the next step.
Oil
leakage and improper operation may result if this
instruction is not followed.
• Fully advance the piston, 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 EWCE55B is designed for 120VAC, single-phase,
60 Hz power. This version contains a USA style NEMA
6-15 power plug.
Model EWCE55E 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 cutter product
data label.
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.
