9
TOOL OPERATION PROCEDURE
Only crimp dies and accessories designed and
manufactured by BURNDY
®
are recommended for
use with the BURNDY
®
MD6 HYTOOL
TM
. Use of non-
BURNDY
®
, non-conforming products with the BURNDY
®
MD6 HYTOOL
TM
shall be deemed abuse and will void
the warranty.
Call BURNDY
®
Technical Services at 1-800-346-4175,
with any application questions if in doubt.
1. Select the proper dies for the connector to be crimped.
(Refer to the BURNDY
®
Master Catalog.)
2. Check die recommendation chart for compatibility with
MD6. If recommended, refer to catalog and chart for
number of crimps required for proper installation.
3. Install dies in jaws making certain that they are
properly secured by the spring loaded, positive lock,
die buttons.
4. IMPORTANT - To help minimize hand and arm
fatigue and perceived handle force during use, it is
recommended to hold the MD6 HYTOOL
TM
with your
hands at the end of the handles.
5. Insert conductor into the connector and align the
tool and die on the connector. Start in the center for
splices and “H” frames, and on the end, nearest the
pad, for terminals.
6. Operate the tool by closing, and allowing, the handle
butt/stop blocks to touch. Normally a “pop” will be
heard as the tool goes over center after the crimp
is made.
7. Continue crimping the connector until the correct
number of crimps have been completed. Work from
the center to the outer edges for splices and “H” frame
connectors, alternating sides if possible, for the best
compression connection.
8. Reposition tool for next crimp, if required. Unless non-
bowing dies are used, it is recommended that the tool
TOOL VARIATIONS:
MD6 Standard MD6 with permanent “BG (5/8”) and
“D3” grooves.
be rotated 90° for each adjacent crimp on large splice
connections.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Your MD6 TYPE HYTOOL
TM
has been thoroughly tested
and lubricated by the factory. Extended trouble-free
service can be assured by following these simple steps:
1. Keep the tool clean at all times. Remove dirt, debris,
and other foreign substances from external surfaces
daily, to help prevent corrosion and damage to the
tool and mechanism.
2. Lightly lubricate every two (2) months with a good
grade machine oil in between the handle pivots and
all rubbing surfaces as needed.
3. Store the tool in either the optional tool bag or metal
carry case, when not in use. Keep in a dry, moisture
free area.
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Spray jaws with CHEM-Clean
TM
, or equivalent, solvent
to loosen contaminants.
2. Using a stiff fiber brush, (never metal) remove
contaminants in and around jaw mechanism and
allow solvent to drain off tool.
3. Use air nozzle to remove any solvent residue.
4. Lubricate according to Care & Maintenance
instructions.
MD6-6 “Snub-Nose” variation of MD6 has a
permanent “D3” groove in jaw.
Recommended for use where space for
tool jaw is limited.
MD6-37 Permanent 161,162,163, & 171 dies
MD6-38 Permanent K, BG, & C dies in jaw
Summary of Contents for HYTOOL MD6 Series
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