KLEAIN TOOLS 53725 BX and Armored Cable Cutter Instructions

KLEAIN TOOLS 53725 BX and Armored Cable Cutter

ASSEMBLY

1.  Using a small screwdriver, remove storage cartridge (A) from drive knob (B).
2.  Remove cutter blade (C) from the storage cartridge. Replace cartridge after blade is removed.
3.  Remove small thumbscrew (D) on cutter body to fully open two cutter body halves.
4.  Remove nut (E) from end of drive axle (F) opposite the handle.
5.  Insert drive axle and handle assembly into cutter body (G).
6.  Place blade onto drive axle with Klein Tools logo facing outwards (H), ensuring blade is fully seated.
7. Secure the blade onto the shaft by re-installing the nut. Ensure nut is facing the correct direction. A 3/8″ wrench or nut driver may be needed to fully tighten the nut.
8. Reinstall thumbscrew while squeezing cutter body halves together.

CABLE CLAMPING

Insert cable (1) into channel and squeeze auto-clamping lever (2) until clamping stud (4) reaches bottom of cable groove. Hold tool near cutting head and squeeze until blade makes contact with cable. Note: For small diameter MC, cable lever (6) must be in forward position and button (7) must be pushed in completely (flush with outer channel) to properly position cable.

CUTTING MC CABLES

After MC cable has been clamped, hold tool near the cutting head and squeeze. Do not apply too much pressure while pushing blade against the cable. Rotate the crank handle (3) smoothly in clockwise direction and adjust pressure to get most efficient cutting action. When the force required to turn crank suddenly decreases, you have cut all the way through. Release pressure and turn crank slightly to return top to original position.

CUTTING REDUCED SIZE MC CABLE
The 53725 cuts reduced diameter MC cable such as Southwire MCAP®. Since this cable requires a reduced depth of cut, slide lever (6) towards front of tool. Make sure button (7) is pushed in completely (flush with outer channel) to center cable on blade. Cut cable armor as detailed in Step 3. To cut standard MC, return lever (6) to rear position.

REMOVING ARMOR

Two (2) to five (5) brisk turns of the handle should be sufficient to split BX casing. Hold cable on each side of the cut and twist armored casing counter- clockwise until it separates. If this last step fails, you have not cut all the way through the armor. Repeat steps above.

SET DEPTH OF CUT

If the 53725 does not completely cut through the armor, you may need to adjust depth of cut. Use a 3/32 hex wrench to turn set screw in the top housing counter-clockwise a 1/4 turn. Make trial cut and adjust set screw until casing separates. It is critical that the blade does not nick a wire after adjusting depth of cut. Make trial cut to test. Casing can be separated by inserting screwdriver blade into slot and twisting to crack open or by bending cable slightly at cut.

BLADE LUBRICATION
Lubricate blade each time it is replaced to extend blade life and prevent clogging.

BLADE STORAGE AND REPLACEMENT
The 53725 contains a blade storage cartridge in the knob (B) which holds up to six replacement blades. To release cartridge, pop out with screwdriver. To replace blade, remove thumbscrew (D) on outside of cutter body near blade. Remove nut on blade side of drive axle (F). Remove old blade. Place new blade onto drive axle (F) with Klein Tools logo facing outwards (H), ensuring blade is fully seated on hex portion of axle.

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