INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HK520
Hydraulic Cable Cutter
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
999 4017.5 © 2003 Greenlee Textron IM 1539 REV 3 2/03
HK520 Hydraulic Cable Cutter
Table of Contents
Description .....................................................................2
Safety .............................................................................2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information......................................3–4
Operation ....................................................................... 5
Maintenance...................................................................6
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 7
Exploded View ............................................................... 8
Parts List ........................................................................9
Description
The HK520 Cable Cutter is intended to cut copper
and aluminum cable up to 350 MCM, 397 ACSR,
1/2" reinforcement bar (rebar), 1/2" guy wire and
3/4" wire rope. It is not intended for use on
EHS guy wire.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction 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
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize
personnel with the safe operation and maintenance
procedures for the Greenlee HK520 Cable Cutter.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
Greenlee / A Textron Company 2 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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, defined below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for
preventing or avoiding the hazard.
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.
HK520 Hydraulic Cable Cutter
Electrical Shock Hazard: This tool
is not insulated. Use protective
equipment when utilizing this unit
near energized electrical lines.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or
death.
• Electrical Shock Hazard: The owner of this cutter
must be certain that all users of this tool are
trained in the applicable safety codes and
standards, as well as, in the safe use of this tool
and its accessories.
• Do not cut cable under tension.
• This tool is intended for two-handed operation.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles during
operation.
Failure to observe these warnings 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.
Failure to observe this warning will
result in severe injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company 3 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070