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Rev
F
9
of 11
8.
ADJUSTING THE RATCHET
The ratchet is preset prior to shipment, but it is important to verify the crimp height using a micrometer or
caliper. Use and wear can cause the tool to go out of adjustment. Inspect the crimp height and adjust the
ratchet, if necessary, on a regular basis.
To adjust the ratchet, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the lock screw from the ratchet adjustment wheel (Figure 11).
2. With a screwdriver, adjust the ratchet wheel from the front side of the tool.
If the crimp height is larger than recommended, rotate the adjustment wheel counter-clockwise (
)
to a higher setting.
If the crimp height is smaller than recommended, rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise (
–
) to a
lower setting.
3. Reinstall the lock screw.
4. Make a sample crimp and measure the crimp height.
5. Repeat as required.
If the crimp height cannot be made to conform to the recommended crimp height, replace the tool or die
set. See section 10, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
Figure 11: Ratchet adjustment
1
Screwdriver
2
Ratchet adjustment wheel
3
Lock screw (typical)
