The Greenlee 756 Ratchet Cable Cutter is a top - notch tool for cable cutting. What's included? You get (1) high - quality ratchet cable cutter. This cutter comes with some amazing features. Its extra - thick blades are ground flat, which greatly reduces the chance of breakage. The ratchet action is perfect for heavy - duty cutting tasks. It offers two cutting actions: a fast scissor - style cut for small cables and insulation, and it can automatically switch to ratchet mode. An anti - slip mechanism ensures a positive ratchet action, and a rubber boot protects the ratchet mechanism. In terms of specifications, it has a maximum aluminum cutting capacity of 1500.000 KCMIL (MCM) (800.000SQ - MM), with 1000.000 KCMIL (MCM) (500.000 SQ - MM) suitable for frequent use. The copper cutting capacity is similar, with a maximum of 1500 KCMIL (MCM) (800.000SQ - MM) and 1000 KCMIL (MCM) (500.000 SQ - MM) for regular use. The jaw size is 2.000 IN (51.000 MM), and the overall length is 27 - 1/2 IN (698.000MM). The replacement part is the 34188 Cutter Head Unit.
Using the Greenlee 756 Ratchet Cable Cutter is quite straightforward. For small cables and insulation, you can use the fast scissor - cutting action. Just place the cable in the jaws and start the cutting process. When you need to cut thicker cables, the cutter will automatically switch to ratchet mode. Simply keep applying pressure until the cut is complete. As for maintenance, regularly check the anti - slip mechanism to make sure it's working properly. Also, inspect the rubber boot around the ratchet mechanism. If it's damaged, replace it to keep the ratchet well - protected. When it comes to blade replacement, if you notice the blades are not cutting as well as they used to, you can replace the cutter head unit with the 34188 part. And always store the cutter in a dry place to prevent rust and damage.
