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Insulated Battery-Powered In-Line Crimper
Greenlee Tools, Inc.
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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TOOL OPERATION
Training and Qualifications
Ensure that you are trained and qualified by your
employer for any tasks using this tool, especially in
a live line environment. When required, such as for
installation, removal and repair of lines energized at
more than 600V, ensure at least a second trained and
qualified person is present at appropriate distance.
Follow all training and proper live electricity jobsite
safety precautions, see also OSHA standard for electric
power generation, transmission and distribution (29
CFR 1910.269) and NEC 70E: Standard for Electrical
Safety in the Workplace.
Before operating this tool, read and understand:
• This operator's manual
• The battery/charger manual
• The instructions for any other equipment used
with this tool
• Markings on the tool
• Required worksite safety procedures
Pre-Operation Inspection
Daily before use, inspect your
electrical tool and correct any
problems to reduce the risk of
serious injury from electric shock,
crushing injures, equipment failure
and other causes, and to prevent
tool damage.
1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the tool body
and tool head, including handles and controls. The
presence of excess oil, grease or dirt can harm the
integrity of the insulation barrier. A clean tool also
aids inspection and helps prevent the tool or control
from slipping from your grip.
3. Always inspect the tool before each use:
• Look for wear or damage, such as cracks, gouges,
or chips to housing.
• Closely inspect the Tri-Barrier Insulation Collar for
cracks, gouges, or chips.
• Look for leaking hydraulic oil.
• Inspect the rotation of the head assembly. Fully
retract the ram. The head should be free to rotate.
• Check the die set.
• Be sure the tool is clean, dry and free of contaminants.
If damage to housing or Tri-Barrier Insulation Collar is
observed or suspected, or if hydraulic oil has leaked
from the tool, do not use the tool. Contact Greenlee
Customer Service at 800-435-0786 for warranty service
or repair.
Tool damage may compromise insulation and present
a risk of electric shock or arc flash, or cause the tool to
break during use, producing projectiles that can injure
nearby personnel.
The tool must be returned to Greenlee for dielectric
testing of insulation at 2 years or 5000 cycles, whichever
is sooner. See page 15 for service and maintenance.
This tool is not intended for use in marine applications.
Do not use in temperatures below -4 °F (-20 °C) or over
104 °F (40 °C). Extreme temperatures may damage
the tool and compromise the insulation or increase
likelihood of personal injury.
Do not use this tool in the rain, snow or other potentially
dangerous weather conditions; this may compromise
the tool's insulation.
Set-Up
Inspect the jobsite in accordance with OSHA
Employer work specification requirements.
To the extent a live circuit can be de-energized,
always de-energize the circuit before beginning work.
Follow all workplace procedures for control of
hazardous energy to prevent unintended energization
while working. Always handle the line as though it is
energized, even if it has been de-energized. When hot
work is required, confirm that nominal voltage is below
1000V and measure voltage before beginning work.
Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from crushing, electrical shock
and other causes and to prevent tool damage.
1. Confirm work area safety (See, General Safety
Warnings on pg. 4). Operate in a clear, level, stable,
dry location. Do not use tool while standing in water
or in contact with other conductors.
Tri-Barrier
Insulation
Collar
