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ESG50GL Battery-powered, High-speed Cable Cutter

Greenlee / A Textron Company

4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

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Operation

Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When using 

this unit near energized electrical 

lines, use proper personal protective 

equipment.

Failure to observe this warning could 

result in severe injury or death.

•  Electric shock hazard:  The owner of this cutter 

must be certain that all users of this tool are trained 

in the applicable safety codes and  standards 

as well as in the safe use of this tool and its 

accessories.

• 

Do not cut cable under tension.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in 

severe injury or death.

Wear eye protection when operating 

or servicing this tool. 

Failure to wear eye protection could 

result in serious eye injury from flying 

debris or hydraulic oil. 

Cutting hazard:
• 

Remove battery before changing 

dies, adapters, or jaws.

•  Keep hands away from the cutting 

head when cutting.

Failure to observe these warnings 

could result in severe injury or death.

•  Do not cut steel or ACSR. Cut only copper and 

aluminum cable.

•  This tool is not designed for continuous use. After 

30 to 40 cutting cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 

minutes.

• 

Protect the tool from rain and moisture. 

Water will 

damage the tool and battery.

Failure to observe these precautions may result in 

injury or property damage.

Charging the Battery

Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.

Testing the Battery

A flickering battery load display indicates a low charge 

level. A constant light when the tool is in neutral also 

indicates a low charge.

Note:  It is normal for the battery load display to light at 

both the beginning of a cutting cycle and at the point of 

maximum pressure.

Cutting Cable

1.  Open the head by lifting the locking flange.

2.  Position the cable in the open cutting head.

3.  Close the cutting head.
4.  Pull the trigger. The blades will begin to close.
5.  When the cut is completed, the ram retracts 

 completely.

Note:  At any time during cutting, pushing the return 

button will result in a complete return of the ram.

Pull trigger to cut

Push to retract blades

Summary of Contents for GATOR Plus ESG50GL

Page 1: ...High speed Cable Cutter Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating of servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com 99945177 201...

Page 2: ...safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool ESG50GL Battery powered High speed Cable Cutter Keep this manual available to all personnel Replacement manuals are available...

Page 3: ...lectric shock hazard This tool is not insulated When using this unit near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment Failure to observe this warning could result in severe inj...

Page 4: ...anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batteries in liquid Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If bat teries are immersed contact your service center for pro...

Page 5: ...ing Flange 9 Oil Reservoir 10 Oil Plug Cable Cutter Length 400 mm 15 3 4 Width 76 mm 3 Height 362 mm 14 1 4 Mass Weight with battery 4 5 kg 10 lb Sound Level 75 dB A at 1 meter Vibration 2 5 m s2 Moto...

Page 6: ...ilure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death Do not cut steel or ACSR Cut only copper and aluminum cable This tool is not designed for continuous use After 30 to 40 cutting c...

Page 7: ...could ignite and cause serious injury or property damage 2 Fully retract the blades Place the tool in the carry ing case Store in a cool dry place 3 Charge the battery Monthly 1 Thoroughly clean all s...

Page 8: ...reservoir Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously Hold for approxi mately 10 seconds Battery load display flashes constantly Battery charge low Charge or replace ba...

Page 9: ...ing Pump 1 Use a hooked tool to remove the reservoir O ring 80 Gently tug it over the reservoir 2 Remove the reservoir 74 3 Remove the pump piston 152 4 Remove the screw plug 151 washer 153 pump pisto...

Page 10: ...127 Install the screw 99 and washer 104 5 Insert the threaded bushing 79 and feed tube sub assembly 77 78 82 Screw in until snug 6 Install the reservoir 74 Slip the O ring 80 over the reservoir Using...

Page 11: ...ESG50GL Battery powered High speed Cable Cutter Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 Illustration 57 51 56 53 9 11 53 59 52 8 60 10 12 58 53...

Page 12: ...ESG50GL Battery powered High speed Cable Cutter Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 12 Illustration 15 16 18 17 31 29 19 32 25 28 33 26 30 27 34...

Page 13: ...y 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 13 Illustration 72 73 83 79 81 70 80 71 76 74 82 75 77 78 92 91 101 93 109 99 112 97 98 95 111 90 110 100 102 103 96 108 107 104 94 155 156 150...

Page 14: ...d base 1 31 50058371 Adapter disk 1 32 O ring 1 33 50041789 Latch 1 34 50034308 Retaining ring 4 50013459 Housing unit green includes items 51 60 51 50042203 Screw 1 52 50042211 Nut 1 53 50042076 Scre...

Page 15: ...bearing 1 102 50041088 End cap 1 103 50041231 Eccentric 1 104 Lock washer 1 105 Spring 1 107 Release lever 1 108 50121839 Screw 2 109 50084022 Eccentric case 1 110 50013513 Gearbox 1 111 50013521 Gear...

Page 16: ...with double asterisks 50118927 Release lever assembly includes items marked with a 50059556 Case with inserts 50029991 12 V battery NiCd 50030469 12 V charger 110 VAC 50030477 12 V charger 220 VAC 50...

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