4. Load Ferrules:
With cover open, feed end of ferrule
strip under plastic guides into handle
with insulation facing operator.
Slide ferrules until strip comes to a
stop under the die pocket.
Ensure that first ferrule is seated
into the die pocket as shown
above.
Close the cover. If the end of the ferrule strip
is longer than the handle (as shown above),
fold over and close cover.
Tool is now loaded and ready for crimping.
5. Crimp Ferrules:
Insert stripped wire into ferrule
positioned in die pocket.
Push and hold wire into ferrule
until orange adjustment dial
on other side of tool moves
outward (as shown above). While
maintaining pressure on the wire
close tool handle.
Release handles and remove
crimped wire. The tool will
automatically feed a new ferrule
into position for the next crimp.
Note: If wire size changes, tool will need to be readjusted. Follow instructions 3–5.
CT-1000 Crimp Setting Reference Chart
Part Number
Tool Crimp Setting
Din End Sleeves
FSD75-8-DSL10
0.5–0.75
FSD76-8-DSL8
0.5–0.75
FSD77-8-DSL2
1.0–1.5
FSD78-8-DSL0
1.0–1.5
FSD80-8-DSL6
2.5
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