408-35141
Rev
B
4
of 8
5.
CRIMPING
NOTE
The tool is provided with a crimp adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified as specified in Figure 5. Refer
to section 6, INSPECTING THE CRIMP HEIGHT, and section 7, ADJUSTING THE RATCHET, to verify crimp height before
using the tool.
1. Refer to Table 1 and select wire of the specified size and insulation diameter.
2. Strip the wire to the length indicated.
Do not nick or cut wire strands.
3. Select an applicable contact and identify the appropriate crimp section according to the wire size
markings on the tool.
4. Hold the tool so that the back (wire side) is facing you (Figure 2). Squeeze the tool handles together
and allow them to open fully.
Figure 2: Flip locator
1
Die assembly (for reference only)
2
Flip locator
3
Back of tool (wire side)
4
Wire stop
5. Rotate the flip locator away from the anvils. Press on the back of the wire stop to allow the contact to
enter the flip locator terminal cavity.
