Operating Manual MCX50
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B) Die key
Change the crimp dies (up to die type 237-D314) and intermediate dies (type 237.239) with a die key
1) Switch off the machine on the main switch.
2) Use the included die key to push and hold the pin A in the master die C. Insert the crimp die as shown
with the holding pin in the bore hole B. Release the pressure on holding pin A by pulling out the die key.
The crimp die is fastened in the master die. Insert the other dies equally.
3) To take out the crimp dies hold the crimp die to be changed in one hand. With the other hand push and
hold the die key in the bore hole A in the master die C. Take out the crimp die and release the pressure
on holding pin A by pulling out the die key. Take out the other dies the same way.
4) After the crimping of heavy assemblies with the die systems 237 the pin A may be a bit hard to release.
In this case use a rubber hammer to loosen the pin A.