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2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The part reference includes the following:
– Hydraulic basic tool.
– 2 pcs Metabo or Makita battery (model depends on the tool version).
– Battery charger (model depends on the tool version).
– Canvas bag.
– Plastic case (only for B540ND).
– Shoulder strap.
– USB cable (Ref. to
section 6,
page 16).
The tool can be easily carried using either the main handle (4) or the shoulder strap attached
to the two eyelets of the wrist strap (9) (see FIG. 7).
The tool can be held in one hand while positioning the conductor with the other.
Before starting any work, check the battery charge and recharge it if necessary following
the instructions in the battery charger user manual.
To replace the battery, grip the tool as illustrated in the Fig. 1a or 1b.
Press the release button (8) and slide the battery out unlocking it.
2.1) Setting
On the display the operator can view and change some of the tool’s settings using the touch
button (Ref. to
section 4
).
The display shows the operating mode and oil release settings of the tool at each start-up (starting
with the display off ) or upon insertion of the battery.
Examples:
IMPORTANT: Prior to using the tool, always check the operating mode set is the correct
one for the type of job to be carried out, choosing between:
CRIMPING – CUTTING (Ref. to section 4.2).
Default settings are:
– operating mode: CRIMPING (Ref. to
section 4.2
to choose cutting mode).
– oil release type: SMART, automatic return of the jaw once the crimping
operation is complete (Ref. to
section 4.3
to choose manual release).
2.2) Crimping mode
With the tool in the rest position (the ram fully retracted), proceed as follows:
Select the appropriate crimping jaws or die set for the connector to be crimped (see table page 17).
Insert the crimping jaws into the tool (see
section 3.1
).
If necessary, select the appropriate die set for the connector to be crimped and insert the dies
into the jaws (see
section 3.2
).
Insert the conductor into the connector and position the connector between the groove or
die set (see FIG. 3). Ensure the correct location of the crimp.
