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USER MANUAL CABLE CUTTER
Please read user manual before starting any job!
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General Information
The cable cutters BIZ 781 044 and BIZ 781 046 are manufactured by using the latest technology and the
generally accepted safety regulations. These cable cutters may only be used in proper working conditions,
as well as safety and hazard conscious. The cable cutters may only be used for the purpose as described in
the user manual. The manufacturer will not assume any responsibility fordamages resulting from any unau-
thorized modification or improper use of the cable cutter.
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Intended Use
The cable cutters BIZ 781 044 and BIZ 781 046 work on a ratcheting concept. These cable cutters are used to
cut copper and aluminum cable with a hard rubber or PVC lining, as well as cable with steel band reinforcement.
Cable shear BIZ 781 044 is designed for an outer cable diameter up to 60 mm and a cable cross section of
740 mm² for finely and multi-stranded cable. Cable shear BIZ 781 046 works for an outer cable diameter of
up to 100 mm and a cable cross section of up to 960 mm² for finely and multi-stranded cable.
The cable cutters are not to be used for cutting wire rope (as strain relief) or steel wire or any
live cables.
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Description
The cable cutter consists of the main assembly groups: blade with
gear teeth (1) and blade lever (2), the counter blade (3), the feed
advance (hidden) (4), safety catch (5), cover plate with limit stop (6),
telescopic tubular handles – fixed and movable (7)- with adjustment
lever (8), and blade guide.
4 •
Functional Operation
• Push adjustment lever to pull out the telescopic handles to the
desired operating length.
• Push safety catch down (to unlock) and hold.
• Move blades with blade lever clockwise around.
• Place cable and move blade up to the cable diameter to be cut
(keep safety catch pushed down).
• Release the safety catch.
• Take the movable tubular handle to the side until a new ratcheting
notch is reached.
• Move tubular handle to the limit stop towards the other handle.
• The moving-away and towards motion of the handle has to be
repeated until the cable is cut completely.
5 •
Premature Opening of the Cable cutter during
the Cutting Process / Emergency Release
If the need arises, the cable shears can be opened prematurely and
is done as follows:
• Push and hold down safety catch
• Turn movable tubular handle 90° (till limit stop) away from the other
handle.
• Move blade with blade lever counter clockwise from the blade
guide and remove the cable.
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