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4.1.
Daily Maintenance
Although the cordless electric power tool was designed for minimum upkeep. It is recommended that each
operator of the tool be made aware of - and made responsible for - the following steps of daily maintenance:
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth. Do NOT
use objects that could damage the tool. The tool housing may be wiped clean with a clean cloth.
2. Make sure that all external pins and screws are in place.
3. When the tool is not in use, remove the battery pack and store the tool in the provided tool case. Do
NOT store the battery pack in the charger.
4.2.
Periodic Visual Inspection
The tool should be carefully examined at regular intervals, according to the amount of use, ambient working
conditions, operator training and skill, and established company standards.
Remove all excess lubrication from the crimping area of the tool. Check dies for damage or excessive wear.
Inspect the crimping area for metal particles. The presence of metal particles indicates a lack of lubrication or
misaligned or worn parts. If damaged or excessively worn parts are found, the tool must be repaired before
returning it to service. Refer to Section 6, TOOL REPAIR.
4.3.
Lubrication
It is important that the tool be lubricated at regular intervals to ensure minimum wear and dependable service.
Figure 14 indicates the proper lubrication areas and the type of lubricant to be used.
NOTE
Apply lubricant sparingly to avoid lubricant and dirt build up.
Figure 14
Frequency of lubrication should be as follows:
Tools used in daily production should be lubricated daily.
Tools used daily (occasionally) should be lubricated monthly.
Tools used weekly should be lubricated monthly.
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Lubricate with Any
Good Grade SAE▪ 20
Motor Oil