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EK50ML Battery-powered Crimping Tool

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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Operation

Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any 

worn or  damaged parts. A damaged or improp-

erly  assembled tool can break and strike nearby 

personnel. 
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe 

injury or death.

Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When 

using this unit on or near energized 

electrical lines, use proper personal 

protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning 

could result in severe injury or death.

Wear eye protection when operating 

or servicing this tool. 
Failure to wear eye protection could 

result in serious eye injury from 

flying debris or hydraulic oil. 

Pinch points:
•  Remove battery before changing 

dies, adapters, or jaws.

•  Keep hands away from the crimp-

ing tool head when crimping.

Failure to observe these warnings 

could result in severe injury or death.

•  Allow approximately 3 to 5 minutes of time to cool 

down as tool automatically switches off when it 

gets too hot.

•  Do not secure this tool in a vise. This tool is 

designed for hand-held operation.

•  Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended 

purpose only.

Failure to observe these precautions may result in 

injury or property damage.

Charging the Battery

Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.

LED Work Light (white)

This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is 

pulled. It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is 

released.

LED Indicator (red)

This tool is equipped with a special circuit board incor-

porating several important features to inform the user 

about the current status of the unit. The LED signals in 

the following cases:

When

What it means

2 x

After 

inserting 

the battery

Battery is 

inserted in tool

20 sec

After 

working 

cycle

Low battery

20 sec/2 Hz

Contact Greenlee 

service

20 sec/5 Hz

20 sec/5 Hz

Tool has become 

too hot

1 x

1 x

After 

interruption

Error – manual 

interruption of 

crimp cycle prior 

to completion

3 x

3 x

After 

working 

cycle

Error – automatic 

opening of tool 

due to exceeding 

crimp force

www.calcert.com

[email protected]

1.800.544.2843

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Summary of Contents for Greenlee EK50ML

Page 1: ...ool 52068455 REV 2 2015 Greenlee Textron Inc 3 15 Serial Number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 2: ...ion and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK50ML Battery powered Crimping Tool Keep this manual available to all personnel Do not discard this product or throw away KEEP THIS MANUAL Table of Contents Description 2 Safety 2 Purpose of this Manual 2 Important Safety Information 3 4 Identification 5 Specifications 5 Battery Charger 6 Operation 7 8 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10...

Page 3: ...energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Do not use solvents or flammable liquids to clean the tool body Solvents or flammable liquids could i...

Page 4: ... Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If batteries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a pocket tool pouch or tool box with conductive objects Conductive objects may create a short circuit and damage the battery Do not place a battery on moist ground or grass Moisture may create a short circuit and damage the battery Failur...

Page 5: ...gth with battery 9 93 252 22 mm Width 2 5 63 5 mm Depth 3 6 91 44 mm Weight 2 18 lb 0 98 kg Crimping Force 1 53 tons 15 kN Recommended Operating Temperature Range 14 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Battery Charging Time 40 min 52068605 Battery 10 8V 1 5 Ah li ion 16 2 Wh 52068603 Charger 10 8V li ion batteries 110V 52068604 Charger 10 8V li ion batteries 230V 4 5 7 6 1 3 2 www calcert com sales calcert co...

Page 6: ...nto socket 2 Battery is charging 3 Battery is fully charged 4 Battery is defective 5 Battery is too hot or too cold 6 Charger is defective 2 3 4 5 1 6 Remove battery only after unplugging charger from socket Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury and property damage www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 7: ... automatically switches off when it gets too hot Do not secure this tool in a vise This tool is designed for hand held operation Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Charging the Battery Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger LED Work Light white This LED automatically turns on when ...

Page 8: ...le 1 Insert the properly assembled connector into the crimping head 2 Pull the trigger to make the crimp 3 Hold the trigger down until the crimping tool auto matically completes the cycle 4 The crimp cycle automatically stops when com plete and the jaws automatically retract when the trigger is released 5 Position the crimping tool for next crimp Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the number of crimps as de...

Page 9: ...o a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for inspection Note For Warranty Service or Repair contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 Maintenance Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Do not use solvents or flammable liquids to clean the tool body Solvents or flammable li...

Page 10: ...tery may be discharged or may have reached life expectancy Broken switch components Return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center LED glows for 20 seconds Battery charge low Charge or replace battery Note For Warranty Service or Repair contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 Troubleshooting Before You Begin 1 Make sure that the battery is charged Recheck the battery after several m...

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Page 12: ...J45 Molex Connectors for 5 0 dia Cable 5 0mm Dia Round Shielded STP RJ45 STP Molex Connectors 5 0 mm dia cable PA2673 Molex RJ45 AMP Molex Connectors for dia Cable 6 0mm Dia Round Shielded STP RJ45 STP AMP Molex 6 0 mm dia cable PA2674 AMP Tyco Inc Molex For Specialty Crimpers DESCRIPTION DIE CAT NO REMARKS CABLE TYPE CONNECTION CRIMP SIZES RJ45 WE SS RG6 RG6 Quad CATV F UTP 4 Pair RG6 RG6 Quad RJ...

Page 13: ... 0 10 mm2 10 8 14 12 18 16 22 20 6 10 2 5 4 0 75 1 5 0 34 0 50 mm2 PA2031 For Standard Commercial Terminals DESCRIPTION DIE CAT NO REMARKS CABLE TYPE CONNECTION CRIMP SIZES Insulated Non Insulated Wire Ferruls Solid or Stranded Wire 22 10 AWG 0 34 6 mm2 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 0 34 0 55 0 75 1 5 2 5 4 6 mm2 PA2095 For DIN or US Type Wire Ferrules DESCRIPTION DIE CAT NO REMARKS CABLE TYPE CONNECTION C...

Page 14: ...y powered Crimping Tool Greenlee A Textron Company 14 24 20 29 30 31 21 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 11 12 14 18 19 26 25 27 8 13 16 15 17 22 32 Illustration www calcert com sales calcert com 1 800 544 2843 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 15: ...ISO 8734 4 x 28 1 16 Gear lever 2 20 HSH cap screw ISO 4762 M4 x 18 DIN 912 2 22 Crimp head bracket with thread M4 2 24 Compression spring DA 9 8 x L 14 x D 1 4 1 30 Retaining ring DIN 471 7 x 0 8 4 31 Extension spring DA 3 52 x L 8 7 x D 0 32 1 32 End plate right 1 52068849 Crimp head complete 13 mm 1 Screw cross recess head M4 x 12 2 9 Linkage arm 4 10 Bolt ø5 x 12 4 11 Crimp head bracket with h...

Page 16: ...ompression spring 1 7 Cup spring DIN 2093 18 x 0 5 x 8 2 7 8 Shim washer DIN 988 13 x 19 x 0 5 1 32 52068847 Release lever and spacer 52068848 Tool housing complete 12 mm jaw 27 Housing assembly green 1 52068850 Tool housing complete 13 mm jaw 27 Housing assembly green 1 Replacement Parts 21 52068569 Flat flexible cable 8 pole L 131 5 1 26 52068582 Programmed circuit board 1 www calcert com sales ...

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