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TROUBLE SHOOTING
3.7
Problem
Cause
Solution
Charger LED lamp indicates stand by while battery
is inserted.
There is dust or foreign objects lodged at
the battery contacts.
Remove foreign objects.
The charger LED lamp indicates high or low
temperatures.
The battery is too hot or cold.
Allow the cartridge to reach room temperature
before continuing.
The motor does not operate at all.
The battery is not charged.
Charge the battery.
There is dust or foreign objects lodged at
the battery contacts.
Remove foreign objects.
The switch is misaligned.
Check to see if switch is aligned with trigger,
consult tool service.
The motor runs but ram will not advance, or ram
advances but will not build pressure.
Consult tool service.
Air in hydraulic system.
Insufficient hydraulic oil.
Hold the tool with head towards the floor to
allow air to rise towards top of oil bladder.
Defective hydraulic circuit.
Consult tool service.
The ram will not retract
Tool did not complete a full cycle and
bypass.
Depress trigger and allow tool to reach full
pressure and bypass, then depress release
button to retract the ram.
The connector is jammed in compression
dies.
Depress and hold release button while prying
compression dies apart.
The release button is bent or misaligned.
Consult tool service.
4.0
IMPORTANT OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
4.1
PRECAUTIONS FOR COMPRESSION TOOL
1. Select the approproiate dies for the connector and
conductor to be compressed. Incorrect combinations
result in inferior connections of the conductors.
2. Never operate the tool without dies installed.
3. Always point the tool away from other people.
4. If the tool is stored for an extended period at a
temperature of less than 25º F (-5º C), the tool should be
allowed to return to room temperature to ensure smooth
operation. Use the tool only after it has been at room
temperature for 1 hour.
5. Do not drop the tool. Dropping the tool may damage the
hydraulic circuit and cause malfunctions.
6. Keep the head and ram clean and free of debris. Solvents
can be used to clean the head but should not be used on
the plastic body. Use soap & water to clean the body.
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY PACK
4.2
1. Do not short circuit the contacts or expose the battery to
water, oil or solvents.
2. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery or
dispose of in a fire.
3. Do not drop or otherwise abuse the battery.
4. Do not leave the battery in locations where it will be
exposed to a temperature greater than 104 degrees F
(40 degrees C) for an extended period.
5. The battery has a limited life. When the crimping
capacity becomes about 1/2 that of the original capacity,
the battery should be replaced.
6. If the battery is stored without being charged, natural
drainage will cause the power to be reduced. The battery
should be charged every 3 months if not in use regularly.
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE CHARGER
4.3
1. The LED lamp lights up green and remains lit when the unit starts charging a battery. The indicator turns orange when
charging is completed.
2. This unit is for charging battery 144-BAT-LI only. Do not use the charger for any other devices.
3. Allow battery cartridges to cool before charging. Allow at least 15 minutes between charges when charging several batteries
in succession.
4. Charge batteries at an ambient temperature of 50-95 degrees F (10-35 degrees C). Charging time is approximately 25
minutes for 80% capacity and 45 minutes for 100% capacity.
5. Never short circuit the output contacts.
6. Do not expose the charger to water, oil or solvents.
7. Do not disassemble, modify, drop or otherwise abuse the charger.
