PAGE 10 — HBC19B/HBC25B REBAR CUTTER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/07/12)
OPERATION
CUTTING PROCEDURE
1. Adjust the spacing bolt according to the diameter of
the rebar being cut. Bolt must allow rebar to be flush,
at 90° to the blades.
2. Connect the electric plug from the cutter to a proper
power source (115 volts, 60 Hz).
3. Place the rebar in the rebar holder. Rebar must rest
fully within the blades. See Figure 2. Position the
protector over the surface to be cut.
4. Tighten the spacing bolt and jam nut to hold the rebar
in place.
5. Squeeze the ON/OFF switch to start cutting the rebar.
Keep holding the ON/OFF switch until the cuting rod
completes cutting cycle. Do not attempt to partially cut
through the diameter of the rebar. This will cause
damage to the blades and cause the rebar to fly out.
6. At the end of the cutting cycle, release the ON/OFF
switch. The cutter rod will retract automatically.
7. If cutter reaches 158° F or higher, stop cutting operation
and allow machine to cool before using again.
8. Periodically inspect oil level and electric motor brushes.
Refer to Maintenance section for details.
WARNING
Make sure that the bar is resting fully within the blades
and protector is in the upright position. If the rebar is
not properly set, the cutting piece or fragments of the
rebar may scatter as soon as rebar is cut and the cutter
can also be damaged
.
Figure 2. Rebar Placement
CAUTION
NEVER
use worn or damaged blades. Replace
immediately before using cutter again.
WARNING
Replace damaged (broken and cracked edge) or
deformed cutter as soon as possible. Damaged cutter
could cause the rebar to be get out of place or cracked
during cutting. This may cause a serious accident. Do
not cut rebar that is less than 8 inches (200 mm) in
length asthis may cause rebar to fly off and result to
personal injury.
RETURN VALVE OPERATION
The return valve is used when the cutter blade jams and
stops during cutting of the rebar.
1. Rotate the return valve half a turn in the
counterclockwise direction with the allen wrench (no. 4)
supplied with the unit. See Figure 3 for location.
WARNING
Do not cut rebar when it is not properly supported by
the spacing bolt or if the spacing bolt is not properly
adjusted. When cutting, hold the rebar on the spacing
bolt side as shown below. If not, the cut piece may fly
off and cause serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
WARNING
Keep hands and face away from the blades
and other rotating or sliding parts during
operation.
