IDEAL PowerBlade User Manual

Po werBlade™Cable Cutter

Rugged metal housing

Replaceable hardened
steel blades ensure
consistent cuts and long­term durability

Contour blade design
minimizes cable distortion

Durable gears

Protective
shield

Ergonomically designed, textured
Santoprene

®

non-slip grip

Adjustable torque arm
holds drill in place

Acceptsalmost any
cordless or corded drill

Cable Cutter Assembly: 35-078
Drill Specifications: Any drill 12V or larger that accepts

3

⁄8 drive shaft

Cutting Capacity: 750 MCM Hard Drawn Copper

and up to 2 O.D. Aluminum

Specifications

Operating Precautions

1. Do not drop or abuse the unit.

2. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the assembly, except to
replace parts as shown on page 3.

3. Do not expose the unit to water or solvents.

4. Do not cut cables larger than those listed in the specifications.

5. Do not use tool in the rain to prevent blade wear and malfunction.

6. Store cutter in case provided, in a dry, secure area.

7. We strongly recommend using a reversible drill to enable backing
out of a cut when necessary.

Do not cut steel, ACSR or any other
materials containing steel or damage
to blades will result.

Each unit is tested before shipment.
Copper residue on blades may remain
from the initial quality inspection test cut.

#35-078

Use and Care Manual

WARNINGS

1. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

2. Keep out of reach of children.

3. Always wear safety glasses when using this tool.

4. Do not use on live circuits. Always disconnect power before
using this tool.

5. Keep hands away from blades while operating unit.

6. Never operate tool without torque arm installed.

7. Blade is sharp; contact with blade can result in serious personal injury.

8. Disconnect drill from power source before servicing. Always remove drill

from unit before attempting to change blades.

Failure to heed all warnings and precautions outlined
in this manual may lead to serious personal injury.

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Operating Instructions

STEP 6: Press the drill trigger switch until cable is completely cut.
Reverse mode on drill can be used to back off blade if necessary.

STEP 8: When finished, remove any dust or particles that may
have become attached to the blade.

STEP 1: Attach cable cutter drive shaft to drill as shown
(Figure 1). Tighten drill chuck securely.

STEP 4: Activate the drill trigger switch to open the moving
blade (Figure 4).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 7

Figure 6

Tighten

handle

Loosen

handle

STEP 2: Loosen handle so torque arm extends freely (Figure 2).

STEP 3: Loop torque arm around drill handle and tighten

handle into locking collar to lock torque arm in place (Figure 3).
Do not operate tool without torque arm in place.

Figure 5

STEP 5: Place the cable to be cut onto the stationary blade and
close the moving blade around the cable. Feed the moving blade
by hand until the first gear teeth are engaged (Figure 5 and 6).

STEP 7: To cut several small cables continuously, cut first cable as
described above, then reverse blade until opening is sufficient to
feed the next cable through. Continue to alternate between forward
and reverse modes until all cables are cut (Figure 7).