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2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(Ref. to Figs. 1 and 2)
2.1) Setting
With the tool is in the rest position operate as follows:
– Select the appropriate die set for the connector.
Insert the die (91) in the upper seat of the tool head until it is locked by die/head pin (25).
To ease the die insertion, keep die/head release pin (27) depressed.
– Insert the die (90) in the seat on the head of main ram (22) until it is locked by die/ram retainer
pin (33). To ease this operation, keep die/ram release pin (31) depressed.
– Insert the conductor in the connector.
– Position the connector between the dies and ensure the correct location of the crimp.
2.2) Die advancement
– Operate moveable handle (54) for lower die advancement. This fi rst stage rapidly closes the dies
to the connector.
Do not build up pressure without dies.
Make sure that dies are exactly positioned on desired crimp point, otherwise re-open dies following
instructions as per § 2.4 and position the connector again.
2.3) Crimping
– Continue operating the moveable handle (54). The tool will automatically change over to the
high pressure stage. The ram will advance until the dies meet.
– It is recommended to continue pumping until the maximum pressure valve is activated and a
"click" is heard.
2.4) Dies re-opening
(See to Figs. 1 and 3)
Engage the trigger (57) and close the handles completely: in this way the ram will retract thereby
opening the dies.
2.5) Rest setting
– Retract thoroughly the ram, operating as per §
2.4
.
– Store the tool in the case.
3. DIE REPLACEMENT
(Ref. to Fig. 2)
To replace dies operate as follows:
– Upper die
(91)
Take the die off its guide by pushing the die/head release pin (27).
Insert replacement die until secured by the die retaining pin (25).
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