408-8678
Rev
F
3
of 11
3.
INSTALLING THE DIE ASSEMBLY
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die-retaining screws from the tool jaws (see Figure 1).
2. Place the upper die in the stationary jaw of the tool frame so that the largest indenter is facing inward.
3. Insert a die-retaining screw through the stationary jaw and through the die. Tighten the screw just
enough to hold the die in place. Do
not
tighten the screw completely.
4. Place the lower die in the moving jaw of the tool frame so that the largest anvil is facing inward.
5. Insert a die-retaining screw through the moving jaw and through the die. Tighten the screw just enough
to hold the die in place. Do
not
tighten the screw completely.
6. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure the anvil and crimper align properly. Continue closing the
tool handles until the ratchet in the tool frame engages sufficiently to hold the dies in place.
7. Tighten both die-retaining screws.
4.
REMOVING THE DIE ASSEMBLY
1. Open the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
2. Remove the two die-retaining screws.
3. Slide the dies out of the tool jaws.
5.
CRIMPING
NOTE
The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Refer to section 7, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, and
section 8,
to verify crimp height before using the tool.
NOTE
The crimping chamber marked 12-10 cannot be used to crimp spade-type terminals.
1. Refer to Table 1 and select wire of the specified size and insulation diameter.
2. Strip the wire to the length indicated.
Do not nick or cut wire strands.
3. Select an applicable terminal or splice and identify the appropriate crimp section according to the wire
size markings on the dies.
4. Hold the tool so that the back (wire side) is facing you. (See Figure 2.) Squeeze the tool handles
together until the ratchet releases and allow them to open fully.
Figure 2: Front and back of tool
1
Front of tool
2
Back of tool (wire side)
