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To avoid personal injury, keep fingers clear of the crimping area.
To operate the Straight--Action Adapter Battery Powered Crimp Tool 1213819--[ ]:
1. Insert the terminal into the dies.
2. Depress the trigger to advance the moving jaw in order to hold the terminal in place. Do NOT deform
the terminal body.
3. Place a pre--stripped wire in the barrel of the terminal.
4. Depress and hold the trigger to complete the crimp. The crimp tool returns automatically to the first
position of its cycle when the crimp is complete.
If it is necessary to retract the ram before a crimping cycle is completed, push the release switch. Pushing the release
switch will result in the complete retraction of the ram. Only kits 1213819--1, --2, and --5 have a release switch.
This tool is not designed for continuous operation. After 100 cycles, allow the crimp tool to cool for 15 minutes.
5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
5.1. Daily Maintenance
Perform the following maintenance on a daily basis:
1. Inspect the die set, adapter assembly for wear or damage such as cracks, gouges, or chips.
2. Inspect the crimp tool for damage or leaks. If damage is detected, return the tool to TE for repair
3. Clean the tool, removing accumulations of dirt and grease on the head, particularly in areas where the
dies are installed and terminals are crimped. Wipe the entire tool frequently with a clean, lint--free cloth.
DO NOT use objects that could damage the tool.
4. Make sure that the die retaining screws are in place and are tight.
5.2. Yearly Maintenance
Once a year, or every 10,000 cycles (whichever comes first) The Straight--Action Adapter Battery Powered
Crimp Tool should be returned to TE for inspection.
6. SPARE PARTS
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Battery: 1725839--1
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Charger: 1725840--1 (120 V, US), 1725840--2 (220 V, EU), 1725840--3 (220 V, UK)
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
(Figure 3)
Prior to beginning troubleshooting procedures, be sure the battery is operational.
1. Be sure that the battery is charged. Recheck the battery after several minutes to ensure that the
battery is holding its charge.
2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil eraser to clean the the electrical contacts on the
battery and crimp tool.
3. Reinstall the battery and check the crimp tool again.
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CAUTION
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