INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RATCHETING EXHAUST PIPE CUTTER
MODEL NO: VS16371
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
WARNING! The blade used is sharp and should be treated with due caution.
9 Store the cutter in a safe childproof place when not in use.
9 Use in a suitable, clean and tidy work area, free from unrelated materials. Ensure there is adequate lighting.
9 Wear protective gloves.
8 DO NOT continue to attempt cutting any pipe that withstands penetration.
8 DO NOT insert a nger into the cutting area at any time.
8 DO NOT turn the pipe whilst cutting.
8 DO NOT allow untrained people to use the cutter.
8 DO NOT allow children to use or play with the cutter.
8 DO NOT use the cutter for tasks it is not designed to perform.
8 DO NOT operate cutter if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
8 DO NOT operate the cutter when you are tired or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
2. INTRODUCTION
Universal application pipe cutter designed for where access is restricted. Ratchet mechanism allows cutting without having to rotate the tool
completely around the tubing. Cuts up to 3mm thick and is suitable for the toughest materials including stainless steel exhaust pipes. Tightening
screw allows quick and easy jaw adjustment and enables a one handed operation. Ensures fast and problem free cutting of exhaust pipes and
limits the risk of hand fatigue and personal injury.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model no: ................................................................ VS16371
Maximum thickness: ....................................................... 3mm
Cutting capacity: ................................................ Ø29 - 67mm
Replacement cutting wheel: .................................. VS16371B
4. OPERATION
VS16371 | Issue:3 (L) 22/08/17
Original Language Version
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Refer to
instruction
manual
Wear
protective
gloves
To replace the cutting
blade remove
the circlip (a)
and slide out
bolt (b). Replace
with VS16371B
Periodically
lightly oil the
rollers and screw
spindle.
1. Place exhaust or tubing into the cutter
jaws.
2. Turn clockwise to tighten jaw.
3. Pull knob out and down in one
movement to engage the ratchet and
start the cutting procedure.
4. Rotate up and down engaging the
ratchet one way and cutting the other,
continue round to the beginning where the
jaws will lock back into the open position.
5. Tighten the cutting jaws as in (2) and
repeat steps until the exhaust/tubing is
cut.
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