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PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all pre-operation and safety instructions
provided for your tool and for the battery charger (see
Battery Charger Instruction Manual) and accessories.
Failure to follow the proper operating instructions and
safety information provided can lead to serious personal
injury or death.
Before operating your PATRIOT
®
IN-LINE
®
Crimper/
Cutter, carefully read and follow these PRE-OPERATION
instructions to ensure your tool is in proper working
condition. Read and follow the Battery Charger Instruction
Manual included for operating your battery charger unit.
Following these instructions, charge the battery(s).
NOTE:
Before proceeding to step 1, engage the Actuation
Trigger Lock Button and then Remove Battery.
1. Depress the upper black retraction trigger first, to make
certain that the tool jaws are fully opened.
2. Ensure all body parts are away from pinch point jaws
prior to operating tool.
3. With a fully charged battery installed, depress the lower
green activation trigger until the jaws of the PATRIOT
®
IN-LINE
®
crimper/cutter close. You will hear an audible
pop when the tool has reached maximum output and the
cycle is complete.
Please note that it is not necessary to have a battery
installed in the tool in order to retract the tool jaws.
SPECIFICATIONS - HYDRAULIC
POWER SOURCE
The internal hydraulic power source achieves very
high fluid pressure during normal operation. Do NOT
disassemble this tool at any time. Disassembly of this
tool may result in severe personal injury or tool damage
and will void the warranty.
The hydraulic power system is a non-field serviceable
item. If you suspect that your tool is not functioning
properly, please contact the BURNDY
®
Tool Service
Center: 1-800-426-8720, [email protected]
PARTS OF THE TOOL
Before using the PATRIOT
®
IN-LINE
®
tool, take a
moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the tool.
Doing so will make you aware of the terms used in the
following sections.
