Enerpac EWCH140, Instruction Sheet

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8.0  CUTTER OPERATION

8.1  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 is designed for cutting round electrical 

and communications cables. The material must not 

exceed the maximum allowable diameter shown in 

Section 2.1 for your cutter model.

2. The cutter may be used only when connected to a 

compatible Enerpac hydraulic pump.

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 parts.
•  Injury due to incorrect positioning or inadequate lifting 

or moving.

•  Injury caused by splinters discharged from the bar or 

other work piece.

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. Incorrect Uses:
•  Cutter must not be used for purposes other than those 

indicated in this document.

•  Cutter must not be used in areas subject to the risk 

of explosion.

•  Cutter must not be used to cut structural or high-

tension cables.

8.2  Positioning and Transporting the Cutter

•  Before inserting material to be cut inside the cutting 

head, be certain that the cutter is positioned 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 

handles located at the side and rear of the cutter 

hydraulic cylinder. See Figure 1.

•  If it is necessary to move or transport the cutter, use 

only the cutter handles or the supplied lifting eye. See

Figure 7. Use appropriately rated lifting equipment.

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.

Figure 7, Cutter Lifting Location 

8.3  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. Be certain that cutting head is 

closed and latched before starting the cutter.
• Do not attempt to reposition the item being cut 

while the cutter is in operation. Always stop the 

cutter and then move the piston to the “home” (fully 

retracted)position before repositioning the item.
• 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.