Hand Crimp Tool for SL™ Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-011010209
Release Date: 07-16-94
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Revision: D
Revision Date: 04-16-08
Figure 3
LOCATOR
Figure 2
INSULATION
GRIPS
CONDUCTOR
GRIPS
WIRE
TERMINAL
LOCATOR
BLADE
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.
TERMINAL
PRE-STRIPPED WIRE
Figure 1
