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  • How to use Hydraulic Cable Cutters

    #HC-16 & HC16-PL Hydraulic Cable Cutters Video Transcript

    Welcome to Loos and Company’s How-To Video Series Demonstrating our LOCOLOC line of tools

    In this video we will be demonstrating the proper use of our HC-16 Hydraulic cable cutter

    This tool is capable of cutting cables up to 5/8’s diameter stainless steel and galvanized cable

    Our HC-16 tool comes labeled as shown with our part number and lot number for traceability

    And comes with a complete set of instructions to guide you in the proper operation of your cable cutter

    As well as a detailed parts list, should your cutter ever need service or replacement parts

    Also included is a pouch to store your cable cutter, to keep it clean of any dirt and debris

    Note the warning label on each of our tools

    Do not use the tool around electrical wires or in an electrical panel and always wear safety goggles

    Also avoid advancing the blade under pressure without any material in the cutting head

    In this demonstration we will be cutting a 5/16ths galvanized cable

    Prior to cutting, make sure the cable being cut is within the material guidelines and the capacity of the tool

    Do not use this tool to cut extra high-strength guy wire or bridge strand

    Begin by opening the cutter head by lifting the latch

    Insert the cable between the cutter head and the blade and secure the latch

    Failure to secure the latch properly can result in severe tool damage and personal injury

    Align the material 90 degrees to the angle of the blade

    This will ensure a proper cut with minimal distortion

    If the material is cut at any other angle, severe blade damage can occur

    Proceed by pumping the handle to advance the blade

    Once the blade has made contact with the material, recheck your alignment

    Maintain 90-degree angle and continue to pump the handle and cut the material

    Once the cut is made, the release lever on the side of the tool body can be depressed to retract the blade

    If necessary, blades can be sharpened as per the enclosed instructions and spare blades are readily available

    There are no adjustments on our HC-16 hydraulic cutter

    Should your tool ever need reconditioning, parts, or repair, please contact our factory

    This concludes our video demonstration, thank you for watching

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