Hitachi VB16Y Support Question
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Question posted by noconnor on May 21st, 2022
Rebar Bender Cutter Won't Cut
While using my hitachi rebar bender to cut #4 rebar the cutters got stuck in the closed position and will not release. How do I get it to open up?
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on May 21st, 2022 9:07 PM
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Related Hitachi VB16Y Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 3
Never use will be safe for you and others. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before operating or maintaining this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI, unless you first confirm that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by observing appropriate safety...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... safety glass. Always confirm that all people (especially children) away from the tool and store it is safer than using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to rain. Never use a face mask for additional safety and wear a dust mask if the cutting/bending operation produces dust. 10. Always remove the lock-off button from...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... cutter.
17. Apply 120 volts AC only to assure that they will fit in use only recommended accessories in mass-production environments.
21. This plug will function properly. Consult this tool.
16. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE TOOL. If the plug does not fit fully in the OFF position...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... handle is defective or operating abnormally. Wear ear plugs when using the power tool at voltages specified on its own cord. Never use in place. Prevent potential injuries to a complete stop using it comes to youself or others. Operate the tool according to accidental starting. Cutters, cutting implements and accessories which is cracked. English
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... speed W watt
........... revolutions per minute
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Repairs should be conducted only by a Hitachi authorized service center.
7 Class II Construction ---/min ... Do not wipe plastic parts with soapy water and dry thoroughly. 15. Solvents such as this tool V volts Hz .......... Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to use in or near water or in any environment where electric shock is in doubt, use this tool with a damaged or
frayed electrical cord or extension cord. MINIMUM GAGE FOR...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... to assist you in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool. Some illustrations in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool.
NAME OF PARTS
Allen key Set screws
Tail cover
Bending roller
Center roller Center plate Turn table
Cam cover...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...-Phase, Series Commutator Motor
Single-Phase, 120 V AC 60 Hz
8 A
(1) Material: Concrete reinforcing bars only (for ASTM) GRADE 40, GRADE 60
(2) Bar Designation Size
#3, #4, #5 (3/8", 1/2", 5/8")
Cutting
Bending
#3 (3/8") ..... 2 pieces #4 (1/2") ..... 1 piece #5 (5/8") ..... 1 piece
#3 (3/8") .... 3 pieces #4 (1/2") .... 2 pieces #5 (5/8") .... 1 piece
0 - 16/min.
39.7 lbs (18.0 kg)
11
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...Cutting of rebar ⅜ Bending of a worn out and deformed cutter with the bolt in a loosely clamped condition can result in damage to the unit and cutter as well as accidents.
12 Extension cord When the work site is in the ON position, the power tool will the tool... the environment Confirm that the cutter is far away from the power source, use of rebar
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Not ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...turning range of the material to the cutter during operation.
Never bring your hand close to be bent.
English
PICTGRAPH ILLUSTRATION ...Rebar diameter: #5 (5/8"))
(Returning Halfway) 1 Select RETURN with the dial. 2 Pull the trigger.
(Selecting the rebar size) Select the rebar size and the bending angle.
13 Wait for at least one full second before use. Do not this electric power tools...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... the position where the rebar may run the hazard of other injuries.
● Set the rebar in the center or the recess of the cutter during ...cutting work. Any cutting work , securely hook the rebar to the reaction stopper B. Continued use of a worn-out cutter can get your finger caught in or may fold back.
● The cutter blade can result in the pieces of the cutter can support a rebar...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... in the unit. Removing the rebar during cutting operation. (Fig. 7) If the switch trigger is released in the middle of the arrow
Reaction stopper B
mark and open the cover. (2) Set the setting dial at a halfway position, jumming the rebar in serious injury. Fig. 5 Adjusting position
Setting dial
⅜ Do not cut " position. (Turn
Rebar
the setting dial all the way...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... the receptacle. When the hexagon socket bolt
that fixes the upper cutter comes out of rebar.
2. Before removing the cutter
(1) Pull the switch lightly and let the upper cutter
move slowly.
Service life of cutter (Fig. 9)
Repeated cutting of the rebar can be a fear of the lower cutter can result in the
"wear and tear", "deformation", "nicked edges...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... one simultaneously, completely tighten it up in the direction of
the arrow shown in Fig. 13. CUT180˚ 135˚
0˚ RETURN
Adjusting position
90˚ 45˚
Fig. 13
17 If you remove the hexagon socket bolt using the attached Allen key, and then fix the
cutter.
Mounting (1) Get rid of rebar's thickness.
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... concrete) steel. Use the angle marks merely as shown in Fig. 14. (2) Make sure that the cutter cover is different. Ordinary bending (1) Set the unit in the position with a large angle while placing your hand onto it, there is kept open, the cutter can sometimes differ if the diameter or hardness of the rebar is closed . (3) Set...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... bending length is not a hand-held tool. Install the deflection guard to the VB16Y for operation with the bending length of a rebar 20" (inside dimension of the deflection ...Be absolutely sure to protect the persons around the rebar cutter/bender in case a rebar splinters into pieces and deflects during the bending operation, thereby, close the cutter cover without fail.
3. If you do so,...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... the rebar cutter/bender so that the bending length is equal to the home position. (Continue pulling the switch until a click is heard. (Fig. 19)
4. How to remove deflection guard
⅜ Reverse the installation procedure to the desired angle, stop pulling the switch. Bending by eye measurement Since the unit uses a variable-speed switch, you...
Instruction Manual - Page 21
Removing rebar during cutting operation. (Fig. 22)
8. This is the same method used in the following manner. (Fig. 23) ⅜ For bending operation...used to fix and stabilize it gets caught during bending operation When bending out at the center of the unit to remove the rebar when it . If this occurs, you can return the bending roller to the home position by eye measurement", the rebar...
Instruction Manual - Page 22
... the figure. Fig. 24
NOTE: Use HITACHI carbon brush No. 43 indicated in motor
trouble. Inspecting the... carbon brushes. To assure that they are
No. WARNING: Using this Reber cutter/bender with oil or water.
4. Maintenance of the motor
The ...tool. English
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from normal use of a dull or damaged cutter...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
...: Specifications are mentioned in diameter) using the center roller
set (D38) and center roller set of cutters 1 (attached to unit) (3) Deflection guard 1
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.......sold separately
WARNING: Do not bend the rebar with #5 (5/8" in this power tool are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI. Fig. 25
2" (50 mm)
Fig...
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