General Wire Spring AutoCut PL

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AutoCut PL™

Operating Instructions

Plastic Tubing Cutter

For PEX and CPVC-CTS

1. Open the gate and remove the

blade guard. Save the blade

guard. Reinstall when the tool is

not in use.

2. Place tool over tubing.

3. Close gate until blade comes into

contact with the tubing.

4. Rotate the tool in the direction of the arrows (on

the face of the tool) while you squeeze the gate.

5. The tool must be turning as you make the cut or

you could damage the blade.

6. Do not rotate the tool in the opposite direction or

you could damage the blade and the tubing.

7. While rotating the tool, apply even pressure to

close the gate further as the blade cuts through

the wall of the tubing.

8. Keep the tool squarely aligned as you continue to

rotate until the cut is complete.

9. Release the gate and remove from the tubing.

10.Replace the blade guard.

For instructions on how to replace the blade, turn

page over.

Do not insert fingers into the cutter. This could result in

significant injury.

The compact, convenient AutoCutPL

plastic tubing cutter is an easier way to cut plastic tubing. It

makes clean, uncrushed, square cuts quickly – and with less effort. It fits in the palm of your hand.

Great for easy use in tight spaces, AutoCutPL

lets you cut both PEX and CPVC-CTS plastic tubing

with less than one inch of clearance!

MAINTENANCE:

For longer tool life, occasionally disassemble the AutoCutPL and clean away dirt, dust or other residue.

OPERATION:

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Summary

Operating Instructions

Operation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for using the AutoCut PL plastic tubing cutter for PEX and CPVC-CTS.

Maintenance Advice

Advice on disassembling and cleaning the AutoCutPL for longer tool life and optimal performance.

Blade Replacement Instructions

Replacing the Blade

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing a new blade on the AutoCut PL tubing cutter.

The AutoCut PL™ is a compact, convenient plastic tubing cutter designed for use with PEX and CPVC-CTS plastic tubing. Its primary function is to make clean, uncrushed, and square cuts quickly and with minimal effort. The tool is designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, making it easy to use, especially in tight spaces where less than one inch of clearance is available.

Function Description:

The AutoCut PL™ operates by allowing the user to place the tool over the tubing, close a gate to bring the blade into contact with the tubing, and then rotate the tool while squeezing the gate. This rotational motion, combined with continuous pressure on the gate, allows the blade to cut through the wall of the tubing. The design ensures that the cut is made cleanly and squarely.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific dimensions and material compositions are not detailed, the manual emphasizes its compact size and ability to operate in tight spaces (less than one inch of clearance). It is specifically designed for PEX and CPVC-CTS plastic tubing. The blade is a replaceable component, with replacement blades available under Part # APB (Set of 3 Replacement blades).

Usage Features:

Ease of Use: The tool is designed for simple operation. Users begin by opening the gate and removing the blade guard (which should be saved and reinstalled when the tool is not in use). The tool is then placed over the tubing.
Cutting Action: The gate is closed until the blade makes contact with the tubing. The crucial step involves rotating the tool in the direction of the arrows (located on the face of the tool) while simultaneously squeezing the gate.
Blade Engagement: It is essential that the tool is turning as the cut is made to prevent damage to the blade.
Directional Rotation: The tool must not be rotated in the opposite direction, as this could damage both the blade and the tubing.
Consistent Pressure: As the tool rotates, even pressure should be applied to further close the gate, allowing the blade to progressively cut through the tubing wall.
Alignment: Maintaining a squarely aligned tool throughout the rotation is critical until the cut is fully complete.
Completion: Once the cut is finished, the gate is released, and the tool is removed from the tubing. The blade guard should then be replaced.
Safety Warnings: The manual includes important safety warnings. Users are cautioned not to insert fingers into the cutter, as this could result in significant injury. Additionally, a California Proposition 65 warning is provided, indicating that the product can expose users to chemicals including lead, which is known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Users are directed to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: For longer tool life, it is recommended to occasionally disassemble the AutoCut PL™ and clean away any accumulated dirt, dust, or other residue.
Blade Replacement: The manual provides detailed instructions for blade replacement:
1. Place the tool on a flat surface with the screw heads facing upwards.
2. Remove all screws.
3. Carefully remove the top half of the tool, which contains the screws, from the lower half. Wiggling the parts may be necessary to separate them and expose the blade.
4. Very carefully remove the old blade using pliers. A caution is given that the blade is sharp, and extreme care must be used.
5. Replace the blade by aligning the hole in the new blade with the peg on the bottom half of the tool body.
6. Ensure the blade is correctly aligned and seated in its pocket.
7. Replace the top body of the tool, aligning the pegs and holes.
8. Replace and tighten all screws.
9. The tool is then ready for further use.

The AutoCut PL™ is manufactured by General Wire Spring Co., located at 1101 Thompson Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Contact information includes phone number 412-771-6300 and website www.drainbrain.com. The manual's revision date is C-ATCPLOI-042020.