Current Tools 33 Operating, Maintenance, Safety And Parts Manual

Model 33 High Speed Cable Puller

with Mobile Cart

Serial Number Starting With SPBE-2439

Operating, Maintenance, Safety

This manual is free of charge. All personnel who operate the Cable
Puller should have a copy of this manual and read and understand
its contents. To request a copy of this manual or replacement safety
decals, or for technical assistance, call or write to the address below.

CURRENT TOOLS • P. O. BOX 17026 GREENVILLE, SC 29606

800.230.5421 or 864.721.4230 • FAX [phone]

and Parts Manual

10/14

Read and understand this material before
operating or servicing the Cable Puller. Failure
to understand how to safely operate and service
this unit may result in serious injury or death.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Alerts ..........................................3

Important Safety Information ...........................4,5

Specifications .........................................6

Features..............................................6

Set-Up and Operating Instructions .................... 7-10

Common Set-Ups.....................................11

Maintenance .........................................12

Exploded View .....................................13,14

Wiring Drawing ......................................14

Parts List ..........................................15,16

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SAFETY ALERTS

THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!

Read, understand and follow these safety instructions. Failure to
follow these safety instructions may result in injury or death.

Safety Alert

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Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD
result in serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD
result in minor personal injury or property damage.

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This manual should be read and understood by all personnel who operate
or service this Cable Puller. Failure to understand how to safely operate
and service this equipment could result in injury or death. This equipment
should only be operated and serviced by qualified personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DO NOT operate cable puller in wet or damp locations.
DO NOT expose to rain.
DO NOT operate in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT use near energized circuits.
DO NOT use cable puller as a hoist or for lifting, supporting or

transporting people or loads. Use only for its intended purpose
as a cable puller.

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DO NOT wrap rope around any body parts. DO NOT wrap rope
around wrists. Hold rope so that it may be released quickly.

ALWAYS keep rope away from operator’s feet.
DO NOT exceed load rating of cable puller, rope or accessories.
ALWAYS inspect rope before each use.
ALWAYS disconnect cable puller before servicing.
ALWAYS plug the Model 33 Cable Puller into a grounded

receptacle with a 15 amp GFCI protected circuit. DO NOT
modify the plug provided with the Model 33 Cable Puller.

ALWAYS insure cable puller is properly secured to conduit and
all pins are in place before operating.

Pulling Rope should be the only thing to contact the capstan.
NEVER let swivels, grips, etc. come in contact with the capstan.

Rope must ALWAYS be pulled over a rotating sheave. If a
sheave does not rotate, turn cable puller off immediately and
determine problem before continuing the pull.

Set up the cable puller so that pulling rope ALWAYS contacts
both rollers. (See drawing below.)

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ONLY use
rope with an average breaking strength of 16,000 lbs.

NEVER allow the rope to slip on a rotating capstan for more
than a couple of seconds. The rope will wear in that spot and
the rope could break under pressure.

Keep all body parts, hair, loose clothing, etc. away from
rotating parts and pinch points. Keep hands away from
capstan.

DO NOT allow the rope to overlap on the capstan. If this
condition begins to occur, immediately release the tailing force
on the rope. If this does not remedy the overlap, stop the
puller and run the puller in reverse to unwind the overlap.

During the pull, all personnel must stand to the side of the
cable puller and out of the direct line of tight pulling rope.

The cable puller must be attached to steel or schedule 40 PVC
conduit only. When attached to PVC conduit, the conduit
MUST be supported within 2" of the end.

ALWAYS inspect pins to be sure they are fully inserted through
holes and have spring clips properly attached. DO NOT
substitute any other object for factory supplied pins.

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⁄16" or larger double-braided composite pulling

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When making a vertical cable pull, keep the area underneath
the cable pull clear of all personnel.

Keep fingers away from adjustment holes and pivoting parts.
Fingers can be severed by pivoting parts.

DO NOT alter this cable puller. Doing so will void the warranty.
Guards and safety features are provided for your protection.

Wear eye protection when operating the cable puller.

Inspect all components of the cable puller before beginning
any cable pull. Replace any worn or defective components.

Be careful during assembly and disassembly of the cable
puller. Have control of components before removing any pins.

DO NOT use an extension cord longer than 100 ft. Extension
cord should be a minimum of 12 gauge wire with ground.

This cable puller exceeds 50 lbs. and will require more than
one person to lift or carry.

The motor, gear box and capstan may heat up during the pull.
Be careful.

ALWAYS pull in the direction of the arrows on top of the
capstan.

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SPECIFICATIONS

model no. — 33 Cable Puller (mounted on Mobile Cart)
width — 21
depth — 23"
height — 48"

fully extended length — 104"

weight — 75 lbs. – cable puller only

121 lbs. – cable puller mounted on mobile cart

maximum pulling force — 3,000 lbs.

speeds — no load

Low – 22 ft./min.
High – 84 ft./min.

motor — 120 volts AC, 60 hertz, 13 amps

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⁄2"

pulling rope —

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⁄16” or larger double braided composite

pulling rope with an average breaking
strength of 16,000 lbs.

FEATURES

• Integral heavy duty 2 speed motor

• Mounts to mobile cart for storage and ease of mobility

• No disassembly to store cable puller on mobile cart

• Quick release conduit couplings

• Tapered capstan

• Integral foot switch

• Permanently lubricated vent-free gear box

• Light weight — cable puller weighs approximately 75 lbs. (without cart)

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SET-UP and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Model 33 Cable Puller shown pinned
for transport on mobile cart.

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Unpin the adjustable tube from the

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hold down bracket as shown. Reinsert
the pin in the hold down bracket.

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Remove the transport pin to release

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the cable puller from the mobile cart.

3

Unfold pivot tube and secure into

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position as shown using transport pin.

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Cable puller shown unfolded and

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pinned.

In order to set-up the adjustable

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tube in the correct direction for
the pull, unpin and remove the
adjustable tube from the pivot tube.

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Turn the adjustable tube in the

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direction needed for the type pull
(UP, DOWN, SIDE – See COMMON
SET-UPS on page 11.) and slide
back onto the pivot tube to the
desired length and re-pin.

Next, to position the extension

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arm to the desired angle for the pull,
remove the pin that allows the extension
arm to be adjusted to various positions
and re-pin at desired angle. NOTE: If
needed, the extension arm length may
be adjusted. See close-up photo of side

pull in COMMON SET-UPS on page 11.

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Set up the cable puller so that pulling rope ALWAYS
contacts both rollers. (See drawing above).

Choose the

conduit coupling
for the size
conduit you will
be connecting
to. Remove the
conduit lock nut
and place the
conduit coupling
over the conduit.
Then, replace
and tighten the
conduit lock nut.

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The couplings
are stored on
the mobile cart
on a pivoting
rod. Remove
the lynch pin to
lower the rod.

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Next, move the cable puller into

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position and attach the extension
arm onto the conduit coupling. You
should hear a ”click“ as the conduit
coupling fits into the extension
arm. If extension arm is not at the
correct angle to attach to conduit
coupling, the angle and/or length of
the extension arm may be adjusted.
Also, the adjustable tube can be
repositioned.

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Keep fingers away from adjustment mount holes and
pivoting parts. Fingers can be severed by pivoting parts.

Operator may stand on

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either side of the cable
puller. Place the foot switch
on the side the operator
will be standing. Plug the
cord into a 15 amp GFCI
protected outlet.

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Turn on/off lever to the “ON”

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position

Turn the FWD/REV switch

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on motor to the forward
position. (not shown)

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Depress the foot switch and check the

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rotation of the capstan with the pulling
rotation decal on the cable puller.

To begin the

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pull, place 2
to 3 wraps of
the pulling
rope around
the capstan.
Depress the
foot switch
and begin
the pull. If
the amount
of tension
(tailing force)
you have to
put on the
pulling rope exceeds approximately
10 lbs., then turn the cable puller off
and add one wrap of the pulling rope.
Note that if the rope is in a “v” shape
as shown in photo 14, the pull for the
operator is easier than if pulled at a
90°. (or “L” shape)

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Next, turn the High/Low speed switch

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to the desired position, “H” or “L”.

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When the pull is completed, pull the

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ring on the back of the extension arm
to separate the conduit coupling from
the extension arm. Loosen the lock nut
and remove the conduit coupling.

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CAUTION

NEVER allow the rope to slip on a rotating capstan for more
than a couple of seconds. The rope will wear in that spot and
the rope could break under pressure.

DO NOT allow the rope to overlap on the capstan. If this
condition begins to occur, immediately release the tailing
force on the rope. If this does not remedy the overlap, stop the
puller and run the puller in reverse to unwind the overlap.

The motor, gear box and capstan may heat up during the pull.
Be careful.

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COMMON SET-UPS

UP PULL

DOWN PULL

SIDE PULL

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NOTE: Example of extension
arm adjusted to shorter length.

MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE

Unplug the cable puller before servicing.

DO NOT alter this cable puller. Doing so will void the warranty.
Guards and safety features are provided for your protection.

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CAUTION

Capstan

Replace the capstan if it is grooved more than

Gear Box

The Model 33 Cable Puller has a vent-free gear box and
is factory lubricated for life with synthetic, semi-fluid
gear lubricant with an operating range of +5°F to +220°F.

Lubrication

Please refer to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Operator’s Manual.

A copy is provided with this cable puller. This cable puller uses
a Milwaukee Heavy Duty Super Hawg™ MODEL 1680-20.

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⁄16" deep.

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EXPLODED VIEW – MODEL 33 CABLE PULLER

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EXPLODED VIEW – MOBILE CART AND COUPLINGS

WIRING DRAWING

POWER CORD
FROM MOTOR

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FOOT­SWITCH

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PARTS LIST

Item # Parts Description Qty. Part #
1 MOTOR 1 33 - 1
2 GEAR BOX 1 33 - 2
3 ADAPTER SHAFT 1 33 - 460
4 CAPSTAN SHAFT 1 33 - 462
5 ADAPTER CAP 1 33 - 461
6 CAM-DRILL SWITCH 1 33 - 735
7 WHEEL 2 510 - 2
8 ROLLER - MAIN 1 33 - 683
9 ROLLER - EXTENSION 1 33 - 482
10 CAPSTAN 1 33 - 504
11 DRIVE FRAME 1 33 - 933
12 PIVOT TUBE 1 33 - 531
13 ADJUSTABLE TUBE 1 33 - 532
14 SPACER 1 33 - 703
15 BAR-ACTUATOR, SWITCH 1 33 - 702
16 TOP GEAR BOX MOUNTING PLATE 1 33 - 517A
17 BOTTOM GEAR BOX MOUNTING PLATE 1 33 - 517B
18 PIVOT BRACKET 1 33 - 514
19 EXTENSION ARM 1 33 - 533
20 WIRE/FOOT SWITCH HANGER 1 33 - 706
21 PAWL 1 33 - 485
22 SPRING 1 33 - 22
23 RING 1 33 - 23
24 PIN ­ 25 RING-GEAR BOX PLATE 2 33 - 511
26 HI/LO SWITCH 1 33 - 484
27 HI/LO STEM 1 33 - 682
28 ROLL PIN - SPRING
29 BOTTOM PLATE 1 33 - 934
30 SCREW - SOC.HD. CAP ­ 31 BACK-UP PLATE 2 33 - 510
32 SCREW - SOC. HD. CAP M8 X 25 4 33 - 32
33 SCREW - SOC.HD. CAP ­ 34 EXT.RETAINING RING 2 88 - 40
35 SCREW - BUTTON SOC. CAP M8 x 20 8 33 - 35
36 R-CLIP 8 33 - 36
37 KEY
38 KEY
39 BRACKET 1 33 - 700
40 LEVER - ON/OFF 1 33 - 699
41 ROLL PIN ­ 42 ROLL PIN ­ 43 PIN ­ 44 PIN -

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⁄2" x 2-1⁄2" HEADED W/HOLE 1 33 - 44

45 FOOT SWITCH 1 33 - 45

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⁄2" x 4-1⁄2" 4 33 - 492

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⁄8" X 3⁄4" 1 77 - 035A

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⁄16-18 x 7⁄8" 6 33 - 30

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⁄16-14 x 3⁄4" 2 33 - 33

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⁄4"SQ x 1-1⁄2" 2 33 - 37

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⁄4"SQ x 1-1⁄4" 2 8042 - 11

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⁄16x1-7⁄8" 2 33 - 12

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⁄32 x 1" 3 33 - 42

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⁄2" x 2-1⁄2" WITH RING 1 33 - 43

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PARTS LIST continued

46 SCREW - SOC.HD. CAP ­ 47 NUT ­ 48
49 KEY

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⁄16-18 NYLON INSERT 2 2-1301-4

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⁄8" RETAINING RING 1 33 - 19

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⁄16"SQ x 1-1⁄4" 1 33 - 49

50 SCREW - SOC.HD. CAP ­ 51 PIN -

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⁄8- CLEVIS 1 33 - 24

52 PIN - QUICK REL.
53 SCREW - HEX HD. CAP ­ 54 FLAT WASHER ­ 55 STAND 1 33 - 491
56 CONDUIT COUPLING - 1" 1 33 - 520
57 CONDUIT COUPLING - 1­ 58 CONDUIT COUPLING - 1­ 59 CONDUIT COUPLING - 2" 1 33 - 523
60 CONDUIT COUPLING - 2­ 61 CONDUIT COUPLING - 3" 1 33 - 525
62 CONDUIT COUPLING - 3­ 63 CONDUIT COUPLING - 4" 1 33 - 527
64 STRAIN RELIEF 1 450 - 18
65 POWER CORD 1 450 - 4
66 WASHER ­ 67 SCREW - HEX HD. CAP ­ 68 NUT - HEX

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⁄4-20 (NYLON INSERT) 3 9518SR - 12

69 SCREW-HEX HEAD 10 x
70 CORD RETAINER 1 66 - 62
71 COTTER PIN ­ 72 WASHER ­ 73 CART 1 33-966
74 SCREW, HHCS
75 AXLE 1 33-967
76 BAR-COUPLING HOLDER 1 33-908
77 GRIP 2 504-1
78 PIN LINCH 1 33-78
79 STOP CABLE 1 670-6A
80 FERRULE CABLE 1 670-6
81

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⁄16 STEEL CABLE 1 33-27

82 SCREW 1 33-460 SCREW

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⁄16-18 x 2" 2 33 - 46

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⁄16-18 x 3⁄4" 2 33 - 50

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⁄8" x 2" 1 9548 - 7

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⁄8-16 x 3⁄4" 1 33 - 53

3

⁄8" 1 33 - 54

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⁄4" 1 33 - 534

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⁄2" 1 33 - 522

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⁄2" 1 33 - 524

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⁄2" 1 33 - 526

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⁄8" 1 33 - 52

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⁄4-20 x 2-1⁄4" 2 33 - 21

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⁄2 SELF DRILL 1 77 - 033A

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⁄16 x 1 1⁄4 2 501-14

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⁄4 SAE 2 77-017

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⁄4"-20 x 1 1⁄2 1 613-9A

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