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SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2779-20
Volts
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18 DC
Battery Type
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M18™
Charger Type
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M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature
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0°F to 125°F
Force
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12 Tons
Capacity
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#8AWG - 750 MCM
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
-
cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom
-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING
An incomplete or faulty crimp could
cause a fire. Use tool only with
MILWAUKEE "U" dies and connectors for which
they are rated. Jaws, dies, and connectors must
be used in an approved combination to achieve
a successful operation. Improper combinations
can result in a faulty crimp. Electric shock, fire,
explosion, and property damage could occur.
Changing the Dies
Inspect dies and connectors before use. Only use
properly matched dies and connectors for the crimp-
ing jaws. Refer to Specifications for die/connector
compatibility.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
Snap the appropriate dies into each side of the
crimping jaws.
3.
To remove, press the release button for each side
of the crimping jaws. Pull dies out from crimping
jaws.
ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ function
-
ality for this tool, please reference the Quick
Start guide included with this product or go to
milwaukeetool.com/One-Key. To download the
ONE-KEY™ app, visit the App Store or Google Play
from your smart device.
ONE-KEY™ Indicator
Solid Blue
Wireless mode is active and ready
to be configured via the ONE-KEY™
app.
Blinking Blue Tool is actively communicating with
the ONE-KEY™ app.
Blinking Red
Tool is in security lockout and can
be unlocked by the owner via the
ONE-KEY™ app.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
damage, do not use on live electrical lines.
Tool is NOT insulated. Contact with a live
circuit could result in severe injury or death.
Turn off power before making a crimp.
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper
eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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 dies are properly installed.
• Jaws, dies, connectors, and cables must be used in
an
APPROVED COMBINATION. Improper combina
-
tions can result in a faulty crimp.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear
before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
•Follow installation specifications as specified in
Table A using an Approved Combination of jaws,
dies, connectors and cables as indicated. Other
uses may cause damage to the tool, accessories,
and workpiece.
1. Install the dies.
2. Insert battery pack.
3. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle. 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.
Press and hold the reverse trigger to manually
return the crimping jaws.
NOTE:
After the cycle reaches a certain point, the
crimp may automatically finish, even if the trigger
is released.
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 operation.
Flashing
Red/Green
(after Solid
Green or
Solid Red)
Tool has reached its service interval
(20,000 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 instructions in
Table A.
• Crimps should be uniformly placed on the barrel
of the connector.
• Crimps should be reasonably placed within the
color bands or knurled area of the connector.
• For
splices
, begin crimping in the center, working
outward while alternating sides.
