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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of arc flash,
electric shock and property
damage, work on deenergized lines when
possible. Tool is not insulated. Should work
on energized lines be required, ensure all proper
precautions, including those contained in NFPA
70E, have been taken first.
Keep hands away from crimping jaws while
tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Crimping
Before crimping:
•
Inspect the jaws and dies for cracks or other dam
-
age. Do not use damaged jaws or dies. Contact a
MILWAUKEE
service facility.
•
Ensure dies are properly installed.
• Jaws, dies, connectors, and cables must be used in
an APPROVED COMBINATION
. Improper combina
-
tions can result in a faulty crimp.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear
before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
•Foll
ow installation specifications as specified in
Table A or B
using an Approved Combination of
jaws, dies, connectors and cables as indicated.
Other uses may cause damage to the tool, acces-
sories, and workpiece.
1. Install the dies.
2. Insert battery pack.
3. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle. Hold tool
securely. Press and hold the trigger.
4. When the cycle is complete the tool will switch
off and the indicator will light. Release the trigger.
Press and hold the reverse trigger to manually
return the crimping jaws.
NOTE:
After the cycle reaches a certain point, the
crimp may automatically finish, even if the trigger
is released.
LED
Indicator
Definition
Solid Green Tool completed the operation and
reached full crimping pressure.
Solid Red Tool completed the operation but did NOT
reach full crimping pressure.
Flashing Red
Tool did NOT complete the operation.
Flashing
Red/Green
(after Solid
Green or
Solid Red)
Tool has reached its service interval
(20,000 crimps). Red/Green flashing
will begin after the solid Red or Green
indicator for the operation is displayed.
MILWAUKEE
recommends that the
tool be inspected and preventative
maintenance completed. Return tool to
a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
5. Continue crimping according to the instructions in
Table A or B,
or the connector manufacturer's
installation instructions.
• Crimps should be uniformly placed on the barrel
of the connector.
• Crimps should be reasonably placed within the
color bands or knurled area of the connector.
• For
splices
, begin crimping in the center, working
outward while alternating sides.
• For
lugs
, begin crimping near the pad, working
towards the barrel.
6. An LED will light the workpiece when the trigger
is pulled.
7. The die identifier is pressed into the connector
during the crimp.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop
-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
ONE-KEY™
Refer to the ONE-KEY App for information regarding
necessary servicing, such as internal battery life and
crimp count.
WARNING
Chemical Burn Hazard.
This device contains a
lithium button/coin cell battery. A new
or used battery can cause severe in
-
ternal burns and lead to death in as
little as 2 hours if swallowed or enters the body.
Always secure the battery cover. If it does not
close securely, stop using the device, remove the
batteries, and keep it away from children. If you
think batteries may have been swallowed or en
-
tered the body, seek immediate medical attention
.
Internal Coin Cell Battery
An internal coin cell battery is used to facilitate full
ONE-KEY™ functionality.
To replace the coin cell battery:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2.
Remove the screw(s) and open the
coin cell
bat-
tery door.
3.
Remove the old
coin cell
battery, keep it away from
children, and dispose of it properly.
4.
Insert the new
coin cell
battery (3V CR2032), with
the positive side facing up.
5.
Close the battery door and tighten the screw(s)
securely.
