Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this
tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize authorized
Greenlee service personnel with the service parts for the
following Greenlee tools:
• ES32ML Battery-powered Cable Cutter
• ES32FML Battery-powered Cable Cutter
• EBS12ML Battery-powered Single Use Lock Cutter
and Bolt Cutter
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at
no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Other Publications
Operation Manual: Publication 52078039
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
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KEEP THIS MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, dened below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Battery-powered Micro Cutters
Skin injection hazard:
Do not use hands to check for oil
leaks. Oil under pressure easily
punctures skin. If injured, seek
medical attention immediately to
remove oil.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in serious injury, gangrene, or death.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool. Refer also to the
Operation Manual, which is listed
under “Other Publications.”
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not use solvents or ammable
liquids to clean the tool body.
Solvents or ammable liquids could
ignite and cause serious injury or
property damage.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They will vent
fumes and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury from harmful fumes or burns from ying
debris.
Cutting hazard:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the cutting
head when cutting.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
ying debris or hydraulic oil.
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Battery-powered Micro Cutters
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Inspect tool and blades before use. Replace any
worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled tool can break and strike nearby
personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not twist work piece or tool during cutting
operation. Blade failure could result.
• This tool is not designed for continuous use. After
LED indicator (red) indicates tool has become too
hot, allow the cutting tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool in a vise. This tool is
designed for hand-held operation.
• This tool may be used in damp or wet environments; however, air-drying is recommended before
use if the tool becomes soaked. Damage may
result when the tool is operated prior to thorough
drying when electrical components are soaked.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
• Do not store the battery at more than 122 °F
(50°C) or less than –4 °F (–20 °C). Damage to the
battery can result.
• Do not use another manufacturer’s charger. Other
manufacturers’ chargers may overcharge and
damage the battery.
• Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Do not perform any service or maintenance other
than as described in this manual. Injury or damage
to the tool may result.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and property damage.
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace
when necessary.
Do not allow anything to contact the battery
terminals.
• Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid may
create a short circuit and damage the battery.
If batteries are immersed, contact your service
center for proper handling.
• Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool pouch,
or tool box with conductive objects. Conductive
objects may create a short circuit and damage the
battery.
• Do not place a battery on moist ground or grass.
Moisture may create a short circuit and damage
the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
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Main Illustrations—All Tools
Battery-powered Micro Cutters
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78
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Main Illustrations—All Tools (cont’d)
Battery-powered Micro Cutters
89
Motor Assembly
83
81
82
Pump Housing Unit, Relief Valve Unit,
and Piston Pump Assembly
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87
88
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85
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Main Parts List—All Tools
Key Part No. Description Qty Key Part No. Description Qty