RIDGID MC-20 Instructions

MC-20, MC-30 and MC-50 Manual Cable Cutters Instructions
WARNING
ing used before operating this tool to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection to reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the blades.
Fingers can be cut.
• Do NOT use on or near energized conductors. These
tools are not insulated. Use of tools near energized con-
ductors may lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury
or death.
• Do not use handle extensions to activate the tool.
Handle extensions can slip and cause serious injury.
Extended handles can overload the tool and cause tool fail-
ure and/or serious personal injury.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at rtctech-
services@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call
(800) 519-3456.
Description and Specifications
The RIDGID ® Manual Cable Cutters are designed to cut copper
and aluminum cables as specified in the table below.
These cutters are not designed to cut ACSR or steel cables.
MC-20
Max. 250 MCM
Cable Size (1 x 120 mm
Max. Cable Diameter
(w/Insulation) 0.75"(20mm) 1.25"(31mm)
Cable Type Class 2 Stranded Conductor and Class 5
Flexible Conductor to DIN VDE 57295
Conductor Material Copper and Aluminum
Length in (mm) 14.2"
(360 mm)
Weight lb (kg) 1.5 lb (0,7 kg) 3.1 lb (1,4 kg) 6.6 lb (3,0 kg)
Markings
Warning Label
Blades
Figure 1 – Manual Cable Cutters (Model MC-20 Shown)
Printed 9/16
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instructions and the warn-
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equipment and material be -
® product:
MC-30 MC-50
500 MCM 1000 MCM
2 ) (1 x 250 mm 2 ) (1 x 500 mm
2" (50mm)
20.7" 30.3"
(525 mm) (770 mm)
Handle
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Inspection/Maintenance
1. Daily before use, clean equipment, including handles to aid
inspection and improve control.
2. Inspect the cutter for:
• Proper assembly and completeness.
• Binding, wear or damage. Inspect the blade profile for
damage.
• Presence and readability of markings and warnings.
If any problems are found, do not use until corrected.
3. Lubricate pivot point with general light lubricating oil. Wipe
off any excess oil.
Set Up and Operation
1. Open cutter and insert the cable between the blades.
2. Close cutter and squarely line up the cutting edges with the
cut location.
Keep the blades at right angle to the cable. Do not cut diag-
onally. Do not use cutter to twist, pry or bend. This can result
in breaking or chipping of cutter.
3. Firmly grip the handles and cut the cable.
4. Inspect the cut. Be careful of any sharp edges.
Coupe-câbles manuels MC-20,
MC-30 et MC-50
consignes de sécurité applicables à l'ensemble du
matériel utilisé avant d'utiliser cet outil.
2 )
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS !
• Prévoyez les équipements de protection individuelle
nécessaires. Portez systématiquement une protection ocu-
laire afin de limiter les risques de lésion oculaire.
• Eloignez vos doigts et vos mains des lames. Risque de
coupure.
• Ne PAS utiliser sur ou à proximité de conducteurs élec-
triques sous tension. Ce type d'outil n'est pas isolé.
L'utilisation d'outils à proximité de conducteurs électriques
sous tension peut occasionner des chocs électriques graves
et potentiellement mortels.
• Ne pas utiliser de rallonges de poignée pour activer cet
outil. De telles rallonges peuvent s'échapper et provoquer
de graves blessures. Les poignées rallongées peuvent sur-
charger l'outil et provoquer sa défaillance et/ou de graves
lésions corporelles.
En cas de questions visant ce produit RIDGID
– Consulter le concessionnaire RIDGID le plus proche
– Visiter le site RIDGID.com pour localiser le représentant
RIDGID le plus proche
– Consulter les services techniques Ridge Tool à
rtctechservices@emerson.com ou bien, à partir des Etats-
Unis ou du Canada, en composant le (800) 519-3456.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de limiter les risques
d'accident grave, familia -
risez-vous avec le mode
d'emploi ci-présent et les
® , veuillez :
999-995-076.10
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