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3. Crimping
3.1 Precautions regarding crimping
At first glance, crimping terminals appears to be very easy.
However, crimping involves the use of a press employing 1000 kg (1 ton) of
pressure. Sufficient care must be taken to prevent accidents.
Please instruct beginners to work safely regardless of how much time such
training requires. Always use safety guards so that an operator’s fingers cannot
enter the crimping die area.
Precautions:
(1) Turn off the crimping machine whenever the Press is not in use.
(2) Turn off the machine at the mains before adjusting the dies and feeder unit.
(3) Do not touch the dies unless the machine is switched off.
(4) Position the foot switch where it will not be operated by other people or
falling objects.
(5) Always concentrate on what you are doing.
(6) Work in a stable posture.
(7) Do not place any unnecessary objects on the die unit.
(8) To make sure that the operating conditions are correct, manually cycle the press
before going to automatic operation. After the handle is used, be sure to remove
it from the crimping machine.
(9)Always ensure that the safety guard is replaced after adjustment.
