Thomas & Betts Blackburn Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

FOR TBM58PCTS-LI

HYDRAULIC CUTTING TOOL

Table of Contents

Page

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................... 2

1.1 Safety Rules........................................................................... 2

1.2 Features................................................................................. 2

1.3 Specifications......................................................................... 2

2.0 Parts & Accessories .................................................................. 3

2.1 Hydraulic Cutting Tool ............................................................ 3

2.2 Battery. .................................................................................. 3

2.3 Charger. ................................................................................. 3

2.4 Carrying Case ........................................................................ 3

3.0 Operating Instructions .............................................................. 4

3.1 Charging the Battery. ............................................................. 4

3.2 Attaching & Detaching the Battery. ......................................... 4

3.3 Cutting Cycles........................................................................ 4

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3.4 Switch Operations.................................................................. 4

3.5 Cutting Operation................................................................... 5

3.6 Maintenance & Operation....................................................... 5

3.7 Trouble Shooting.................................................................... 5

4.0 Important Operation Precautions ............................................ 6

4.1 Precautions for the Cutting Tool ............................................. 6

4.2 Precautions for the Battery. .................................................... 6

4.3 Precautions for the Charger.................................................... 6

5.0 Parts Breakdown....................................................................... 7

5.1 Parts Diagram ........................................................................ 7

5.2 Parts List................................................................................ 8

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information in this manual
before operating or servicing this tool.

1.0

1.1

1. BE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR TOOL.
Read the instruction manual. Become aware of its proper
usage as well as the potential hazards.

2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIGHTED.
Poor lighting and cluttered areas invite accidents.

3. USE SAFETY GLASSES.

4. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.
Keep tool in good condition at all times. Keep it clean for
best and safest performance.

5. DON'T OVER-REACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

6. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CUT A "HOT" LINE.
Never assume the power is OFF! Determine beforehand if
any electrical hazards could exist when making a cut to a
line or wire.

7. KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

FROM CUTTING BLADES & MOVING PARTS.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Tools are NOT insulated for use on or near
energized conductors. Use of these tools
near energized conductors may lead to
electrical shock, causing severe injury or
death. DO NOT use these tools near
energized conductors without adequately
insulating operator and surroundings.

FEATURES1.2

• Fully automatic, self-contained power tool.

• Removable battery cartridge - simply change the

cartridge for continuous use.

• One handed operation - control ram advancement
and retraction with one hand.

• Two stage rapid advance ram.

• Overload bypass protection.

1.3

SPECIFICATIONS

HYDRAULIC CUTTING TOOL:

TBM58PCTS-LI

Drive Unit: 1

Dimensions:

Weight:

Capacities:

Rebar 5/8”
Ground Rod 5/8“
ACSR 1-1/2”
Cu/AL Cable 1-1/2“

Jaw Opening:

4.4V DC Motor

17.5”L x 2.5”W x 13”H

14.6 lbs. with battery

Wire Rope 3/4“

1.65”

WARNING

Pinch point hazard. Cutting Blades at high
force can cause severe personal injury. Keep
all body parts away from moving parts of the
tool during operation.

BATTERY:

144-BAT-LI

Battery Type: Sealed Lithium Ion

Voltage:

Dimensions:

Capacities:

Weight:
Charging time:

45 min. 100% Capacity

14.4V DC

4.2”L x 3.3W x 2.6H

3.0Ah

1.2 lbs.
25 min. 80% Capacity

CHARGER:

144-CHR-LI

Input Voltage: 120 - 240 V AC Single Phase

Dimensions:

Weight:

9”L x 5.7W x 3.2H

3.5 lbs.

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2.0

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

2.1

Release Pin

Moving Blade

Cutting Head

Trigger Lock

Advance Trigger

Release Button

2.3

HYDRAULIC CUTTING TOOL

(TBM58PCTS-LI)

Hanging Strap

LED Indicator

Hanging
Strap

CHARGER (144-CHR-LI

)

2.2

Release

Button

2.4

Air Vent

BATTERY (144-BAT-LI

Contact Cover

Air Vent

CARRYING CASE

)

Contacts

LED Lamp

Power Cord Inlet

Contacts

Air Vent

Power Cord

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