CR60930A Hand Crimp Tool “C-Grid” S.L. Terminals
Doc No. 11-01-0208
Release Date: 07-16-94
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Revision: E
Revision Date: 11-01-04
OPERATION
Open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the
ratchet mechanism will release the handles, and the hand tool will spring open.
Crimping Terminals
1. Lift the locator blade and place the terminal into the correct die profile (A or B),
release the locator blade. Not all tools are equipped with a locator or locator
blade.
2. Partially close the tool until the terminal is held in
place, (See Figure 2).
3. Place a wire into the terminal and up against the locator
blade, (See Figure 3). On tools without locators line the
wire up with the conductor and insulation grips visually.
4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases, (See
Figure 4).
5. Lift the locator blade or wire stop up.
6. Carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and responsible
for, the following maintenance steps:
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint
free cloth.
2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.
3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine oil. Do not oil
excessively.
4. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies, and store the
tool in a clean, dry area.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position,
Do Not
force the handles
open or closed
. The tool will
open easily by lifting the ratchet release lever (See Figure 4).
Figure 2
Figure 3
TERMINAL
PRE-STRIPPED WIRE
Figure 1
