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OPERATION MANUAL

GATOR

®

 EK06FTL

Battery-powered

Crimping Tool

52047667 REV 4

© 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc.

3/14

Read

 and 

understand

 all of the instructions and 

safety information in this manual before operating 

or servicing this tool.

Register this product at www.greenlee.com

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Summary of Contents for Greenlee Gator EK06FTL

Page 1: ...wered Crimping Tool 52047667 REV 4 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc 3 14 Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com Serial Number ...

Page 2: ... intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors onto electrical cable This tool has a retraction stop feature which allows the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to shorten cycle time This tool is protected by U S Patent No 6 206 663 6 276 186 and 6 401 515 Safety Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment This manual and any markings on the too...

Page 3: ...ing 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 Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks Oil under pres...

Page 4: ...o thorough drying when electrical components are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batteries in liquid Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If batteries are immersed contact your service center for...

Page 5: ...5 C to 50 C Crimping Capacities Crimping Range Copper 4 AWG to 750 kcmil Aluminum 6 AWG to 750 kcmil Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger EK06FTL and EK06FTCL 1 LED Work Light white 2 Crimping Head 3 Lanyard Ring 4 Housing 5 Retract Button 6 LED Indictor red 7 Battery 8 Trigger 8 7 2 3 6 5 4 1 52047087 120 VAC corded adapter 52047088 230 VAC corded adapter 520491...

Page 6: ...rough drying when electrical components are soaked 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 releas...

Page 7: ...er down until the pressure relief valve activates Note Pressure relief occurs at approximately 690 bar 10 000 psi and is indicated by an audible pop 3 After achieving pressure relief the ram automatically returns to the start position and the nibs retract 4 To stop the ram from returning fully activate the trigger for a brief moment This activation will close the retraction valve and stop the retr...

Page 8: ...N YA L YA 2L YA YA L TC YA L 2TC CSW CRA CRB LCAS LCA LCD 54107 54123TB 54207 54223 BLU Long VHCL CTL L LCN YA 2N CLN CLW CRA L CRB L CRA 2L CRB 2L LCB LCC 54933BE 54923BE 54855BE 54880BE BBLU Dual rated Aluminum Splices VACS ASPq YS Aq AS SAq 60507 50578 PIKq B Dual rated Aluminum Lugs VACL ATLq YA Aq YA ATN ACL ACN 2ACL 2ACN LAAq LAB 60106 60178 60230 60278 BLUAq Use the number of crimps listed ...

Page 9: ...y an authorized service center Daily Before use 1 Inspect the tool for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the tool for damage or leaks 3 Inspect the rotation of the head assembly Fully retract the ram The head should rotate no more than 360 If damage is detected send the tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for inspection After use 1 Use a damp cloth and mild detergent...

Page 10: ...approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously to warm oil Store tool in warm area Dies stop during operation Oil level low Return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously Hold for appr...

Page 11: ...EK06FTL Battery powered Crimping Tool Greenlee A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr Rockford IL 61109 2988 USA 815 397 7070 11 ...

Page 12: ...88 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc is a subsidiary of Textron Inc USA Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 451 2632 Canada Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International Tel 1 815 397 7070 Fax 1 815 397 9247 www greenlee com ...

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