Greenlee Tools, Inc.
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK6FTLX and EK6FTILX Battery-powered Crimping Tools
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This device complies with the RF exposure SAR
test exclusion requirements for portable devices, if a
minimum separation distance is kept. However, the
device shall be used in such a manner that the potential
for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Canada requirements:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est suscep-
tible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this
tool. Observe all of the safety information provided
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
• EK6FTLX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
• EK6FTILX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at
no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identification .................................................................. 5
Specifications ................................................................ 5
Operation ....................................................................6–7
Connector Selection ...................................................... 8
LCD Screen ................................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 11
Description
Battery-powered, High-speed Crimping Tool, hand-held,
self-contained, dieless crimping tool intended to crimp
aluminum and copper connectors onto electrical cable.
These tools have a retraction stop feature which allows
the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to
shorten cycle time.
These tools have a Bluetooth
®
connectivity and an LCD
screen.
These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663,
6,276,186, 6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, 7,216,523,
and 7,254,982.
Model X—FCC ID: RFRMS42; IC ID:
4957A-MS42
USA requirements:
Responsible party: Greenlee Tools, Inc.
Rockford, IL 61109 USA
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Greenlee Tools, Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.
