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Preparing the Connection
WARNING:
Always follow the specific
manufacturer's installation instructions for
connector and cable combinations being
used.
It is the installer's responsibility to ensure the
compatibility of the cable and connectors used for the
crimp. Failure to follow all instructions and warnings
may result in property damage and/or serious personal
injury.
1. Before operating, make sure that the work area and the
area below are clear of people and other distractions
and that the tool and work area have been properly
set up.
2. Prepare the connectors and cable according to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
3. Make sure the cable is inserted to the proper depth
in the connector in accordance with the connector
manufacturer's specifications.
Crimping
WARNING:
An incomplete crimp can cause property
damage.
• Always use the manufacturer-approved
combination of connector and cable. Failure
to do so, may result in an incomplete or faulty
connection.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, inspect the crimp head assembly for cleanliness,
cracks or other damage before beginning a crimp.
Using a dirty or damaged crimp head assembly could
result in improper crimp connections that could lead
to extensive property damage. Return damaged crimp
head assembly to a
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service facility.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious
personal
injury, prior to use, inspect workpieces for cracks,
defects or wear. Defective workpieces may shatter.
WARNING: Before turning on the crimping tool,
be sure hands are clear of the crimp head.
Before beginning a crimp, check the battery pack fuel gauge
to determine whether the battery charge is sufficient to
complete the crimping operation.
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The tool will turn off automatically after 2 minutes
of no use.
Always follow the specific manufacturer's installation
instructions for the appropriate length to strip the cable and
preparation of the workpiece surface.
1. Insert the entire stripped part of the cable into the
connector.
2. If necessary, pull open the latch pin
3
to rotate the
latch
2
open. This will allow more room to fit the
connector inside the crimp head when crimping in
tight spaces. Rotate the latch closed then slide the latch
pin
3
closed until the ball detent snaps into the pin.
This locks the latch pin into place. Align the connector
midway between the indenters
1
. Never crimp with the
latch or latch pin open.
3. Turn the tool ON by holding the power ON/OFF button
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until all 3 LEDs illuminate green.
4. Press and hold the trigger switch until the cycle is
complete, indicated by the indenters automatically
returning to their original position. The LED worklight
will illuminate the workpiece when the trigger is pulled.
5. When the cycle is complete, the Cycle Complete LED
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will flash green for 5 seconds. If the crimp cycle is
incomplete, the cycle complete LED
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will flash red
for 5 seconds. No action is possible until the user presses
the ON/OFF button.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 according to the connector
manufacturer’s instructions. Crimp sequences start at
the pad for lugs and the center for splices and work
toward the cable.
7. Complete the number of crimps specified by the
manufacturer.
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If the battery dies or tool malfunctions during the
cycle, the indenters can retract by pressing the reverse
trigger switch
5
. Hold tool securely until the indenters
retract fully.
nOTE:
Clean off oxide inhibitor from the aluminum
connectors after completion.
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If the tool does not complete the crimp properly,
read the
Troubleshooting
section or take the tool to a local
dealer or authorized service center.
nOTE:
When crimping overhead, always confirm workpiece
and tool are secure before crimping.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Before each use, inspect the tool
(including LED indicators) and correct any
problems before attempting to use.
WARNING: Skin injection hazard. The oil in the
mechanism is under extreme pressure. Do not
use hands to check for oil leaks.
WARNING: Explosion hazard. The internal
hydraulic system creates extreme pressures. Only
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-qualified personnel should service this
tool.
Required Maintenance
Maintenance is required when the crimping tool reaches
25,000 cycles. Warning indicators will illuminate on the
diagnostic panel
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as follows.
1. Maintenance warning at 24,500 cycles (Maintenance
LED lights yellow continuously)
2. Final maintenance warning at 24,900 cycles
(Maintenance LED flashes yellow continuously)
3. Needs service at 25,000 cycles (Maintenance LED lights
red for 10 seconds then turns tool off automatically).
At 25,000 cycles, the tool will no longer run. Take your
