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4. Squeeze trigger firmly to initiate a termination cycle. Hold trigger approximately one second before
releasing trigger. Practice to achieve smooth trigger control and to overcome tendency to flinch. Note that
termination cycle is completed each time trigger is squeezed.
5. Refer to Paragraph 6.5 for clip positioning instructions and to Paragraph 6.6 for general operating
procedures.
6.4. Tool Loading
1. Disconnect tool from factory air supply.
2. Obtain full clip reel of correct clips for tool, mandrel, and wire size being used. Refer to Section 3, and
ensure that tool, mandrel, clips and wire size being used are compatible.
3. Free the exposed end of clip train on reel and place full reel into reel holder with clips feeding from bottom
of reel. Ensure that clips are straight and that insulation supports on clips face forward front of tool. Refer to
Figure 20.
Spindle of reel holder locks reel in place.
4. Feed clip train into opening in rear of push rod (see Figure 20) and, using a scribe, continue to feed until
clips cannot advance any further; do not force clip train.
5. Connect tool to air supply.
6. Set clip positioner (left side of tool, Figure 22) to “B”.
7. Hold tool in left hand, squeeze but do not release trigger. Push rod will move forward and stay forward as
long as trigger is held.
With push rod forward, front of clip train is visible, on tail of clip guide anvil, through window on right side of tool (see
Figure 21).
Figure 20
NOTE
i
NOTE
i
Clip Reel (Installed
in Reel Holder)
Feed Clip
Train Into
Push Rod
(Do Not
Force)
Opening in Rear
of Push Rod
Manual Holding
Screw
Tooling
Foot
Slot in Right
Side of Tool
Clips Feed from
Bottom of Reel
Scribe
Feed Direction
Insulation Support
Toward Front of Tool
