Tool Operation; Cutting Profile Selection; Handheld Profile - Greenlee ESG105LXR Mode D'emploi

Tool Operation

• Operate the tool according to these procedures
to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
arc flash and other causes and reduce the risk
of tool damage.
• Always wear appropriate PPE to reduce the risk
of injury.
• Do not use on energized electrical lines.
• During remote usage of this tool, remain outside
of the arc flash boundary in accordance with
NFPA 70E for the conductor being cut.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
head during the operating cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated if
they become caught in the tool head or between
the tool head and other objects.
Before operation confirm all equipment has been
properly inspected and the work area and tool are
properly set-up.

Cutting Profile Selection

Remote Cable Cutter with End-Position Blade and
Wireless Remote is designed to allow cutting in two
profiles, handheld and remote. Remote operation allows
the operator to be physically separated from the cutting
tool when making a cut. This is useful when the line
being cut is believed to be de-energized but cannot be
fully confirmed. Always handle the line as though it is
energized, even if it has been de-energized.
1. If necessary, remove trigger lockout from trigger.
2. Insert battery and click trigger to turn tool on.
3. Support tool with both hands to look at the OLED
screen on the tool. Press the buttons to the sides of
the screen to scroll to Current User Screen.
4. Press and hold both buttons to view User Select
Screen. Cycle through screens using the right
button to scroll to the desired profile; Double-Click
or Remote.
5. Click trigger to activate selected profile. Note: The
Remote profile requires additional steps before tool
is ready to use, see Remote Profile.
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Handheld Profile

Before use, confirm lines to be cut are de-engergized
1. Stay clear of moving parts, test operation of the
tool by double clicking and holding the trigger to
see if the blade will advance. The blade will not
advance when holding the trigger if it is in the
Remote profile without input from the remote. The
trigger activates a white LED light that will remain on
during operation and for 10 seconds after trigger is
released.
2. If needed, press and hold the retract button to
return the blade to start position. At the end of a full
cutting cycle the blade will automatically retract to
the start position.
3. Open head by pulling the Pull Pin out.
4. Position the tool so the cable is in the open cutting
head.
5. Close Cutting Head and fully insert Pull Pin. Partial
Pin insertion can cause a bad cut.
6. Hold tool steady with both hands and maintain a
stable stance. Keep the tool at a 90-degree angle
to the cable (Fig. 3). to ensure a straight cut. Do not
twist work piece or tool during cutting operation,
blade failure could result.
7. Double click and hold trigger until the cut is
complete. The cutting process can be interrupted at
any time by releasing the trigger and the blade can
be retracted with the retract button on the tool.
8. Remove the battery before setting up for another
cut or placing tool in storage
Note: Tool will automatically shut off when idle for 15
min. This will be indicated by countdown on the LCD
screen. Pressing the trigger or any buttons on the OLED
screen will reset the countdown.
Pull Pin
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Remote Cable Cutter
Retract
Button
LCD
Screen
Trigger
Trigger
Battery
Ring
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