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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 round metal
ropes or cables. The properties of the material to
be cut must not exceed the stated maximum limits
applicable to your cutter model. Refer to Section 2.1.
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.
• 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.
9.2 Operating Precautions
NOTICE:
WARNING
Failure to observe the following
precautions and instructions could result in death or
serious personal injury.
• Keep fingers, hands and other body parts clear of
the cutting head. Do not reach into the cutting area
during cutter operation.
• Do not attempt to reposition the item being cut
while the cutter is in operation. If repositioning is
required, stop cutting and retract the piston and
blade. Then, repeat the cut, making sure that the
item is properly positioned.
• Dangerous projectiles could occur at any time
during cutting. Always wear face and eye protection.
Keep persons away from cutting area.
• Cutter surfaces can become very hot. To prevent
burns, avoid contact with cutter components and
wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Refer to additional safety precautions in Section 1.0
of this manual before using the cutter or performing
any maintenance or repair activities.
9.3 Trapped Air Removal
Before placing a new cutter into operation, cycle the
piston several times without load to remove any trapped
air in the hydraulic circuit.
Air is completely purged when the piston advances and
retracts smoothly in both directions, from fully advanced
to fully retracted.
This procedure should be performed after the oil in the
cutter is changed, and after any maintenance or repair
activity in which the oil is drained and replaced.
9.4 Locating and Positioning the Cutter
• Before inserting material to be cut inside the cutting
head, be certain that the cutter is placed on a solid
and stable work surface of sufficient weight rating
capacity. Refer to Section 2.2 for cutter weight.
• Position the cutter as needed using the positioning
handle and the handle/grip mounted at the top of the
cutter. The positioning handle can also be used for
transporting the cutter short distances.
NOTICE:
WARNING
Because the cutter components are very
heavy, there is a risk of cuts, crushing or broken bones. To
avoid accidents, use care when working with the cutter.
Serious personal injury may result if the cutter is not
properly supported and handled in an appropriate way.
