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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of arc flash,
electric shock and property
damage, work on deenergized lines when
possible. Tool is not insulated. Should work
on energized lines be required, ensure all proper
precautions, including those contained in NFPA
70E, have been taken first.
Keep hands away from crimping jaws while
tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Crimping
Before crimping:
•
Inspect the jaws and dies for cracks or other dam
-
age. Do not use damaged jaws or dies. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
• Ensure retaining pin is properly seated and dies are
properly installed.
• Jaws, dies, connectors, and cables must be used
in an APPROVED COMBINATION
. Improper
combinations can result in a faulty crimp.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear
before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
• Follow connector manufacturers' installation instruc-
tions. Other uses may cause damage to the tool,
accessories, and workpiece.
1. Insert battery pack.
2. Place jaws with installed dies around the connector.
3. Hold tool securely. Press and hold the trigger.
4. When the cycle is complete the tool will switch off
and the indicator will light. Release the trigger.
LED
Indicator
Definition
Solid Green Tool completed the operation and
reached full crimping pressure.
Solid Red Tool completed the operation but did
NOT reach full crimping pressure.
Flashing Red Tool did NOT complete the opera-
tion.
Flashing
Red/Green
(after Solid
Green or
Solid Red)
Tool has reached its service interval
(40,000 crimps). Red/Green flashing
will begin after the solid Red or Green
indicator for the operation is displayed.
MILWAUKEE recommends that the
tool be inspected and preventative
maintenance completed. Return tool to
a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
5. Continue crimping according to the connector
manufacturer's instructions. See the "Lug and
Splices" charts for more information.
• For
splices
, begin crimping in the center, work-
ing outward.
• For
lugs
, begin crimping near the pad, working
outward.
6. One LED will light the workpiece when the trigger
is pulled.
Release Trigger
If the jaws need to be opened without completing the
cycle, press the release trigger. Hold tool securely
until the jaws retract fully.
Backup Release Valve
If the jaws must be opened without the battery pack
installed
, press and hold the backup release valve.
Hold tool securely until the cylinder retracts fully.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop
-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
ONE-KEY™
WARNING
Chemical Burn Hazard.
This device contains a
lithium button/coin cell battery. A new
or used battery can cause severe in
-
ternal burns and lead to death in as
little as 2 hours if swallowed or enters the body.
Always secure the battery cover. If it does not
close securely, stop using the device, remove the
batteries, and keep it away from children. If you
think batteries may have been swallowed or en
-
tered the body, seek immediate medical attention
.
Internal Battery
An internal battery is used to facilitate full ONE-KEY™
functionality.
If the Mode Indicator LED turns off and the tool cannot
adjust speed, or if the Bluetooth communication stops
working, remove and reinsert the coin cell battery to
reset. Replace the battery if the problem continues.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the screw(s) and open the battery door.
3. Remove the old battery, keep it away from children,
and dispose of it properly.
4. Insert the new battery (3V CR2032), with the posi
-
tive side facing up.
5. Close the battery door and tighten the screw(s)
securely.
Hydraulic Fluid
To extend the life of the tool, return the tool to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for hydraulic fluid
replacement after 30,000 crimps or 2 years of use.
