5
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
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.
WARNING
Keep hands away from
crimping jaws while tool
is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields
when operating or servicing the tool.
Read operator's manual.
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.
Inserting/Removing the Crimping Jaws
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the locking thumb screw (when used)
from the back of the retaining pin.
3. Push in, then rotate the retaining pin counterclock
-
wise 90°
. The pin will pop out.
4. Insert the crimping jaws. Line up the center hole
with the retaining pin.
5. Push in the retaining pin, then rotate clockwise
90°
.
6. Insert and hand tighten the locking thumb screw.
NOTE: Use the locking thumb screw to prevent the
retaining pin from being unintentionally loosened.
A loose retaining pin may damage the tool.
7. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the tool, do not
operate the tool without the retain-
ing pin fully inserted and locked into position.
Damage to the cylinder may occur.
WARNING
An incomplete or faulty crimp could
cause a fire. Use tool only with
MILWAUKEE crimping jaw 49-16-U000, "U" dies,
and connectors for which they are rated. Jaws,
dies, and connectors must be used in an ap
-
proved 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. Open jaws by squeezing back of crimping head
together.
3.
Snap the appropriate dies into each side of the
crimping jaws. Release the jaws.
4. To remove, open jaws by squeezing back of crimp
-
ing head together. Pull out the die release tabs.
Pull dies out from crimping jaws.
ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ functionality
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.
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, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.
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 combina
-
tions 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 connec
-
tor.
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.
