Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK1550LT and EK1550LX Battery-powered Crimping Tools
Troubleshooting
Before You Begin
1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck
the battery after several minutes to make sure the
battery is holding its charge.
2. Use a
nonflammable
contact cleaner or pencil
eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery
and tool.
3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
Problem
Possible Cause
Probable Remedy
Tool is inoperative.
Battery charge low.
Charge or replace battery.
Dirt, contaminants, etc., in
ram area of tool.
Clean tool.
Tool components worn or
damaged.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Motor is inoperative.
Low or uncharged battery.
Try known charged battery. Inoperative battery may
be discharged or may have reached life expectancy.
Broken switch components.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Motor runs but tool will not
complete a cycle.
Oil level low.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Air in hydraulic system.
Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane-
ously. Run for approximately 10 seconds, and then
attempt to crimp. If unsuccessful, contact Greenlee
customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty
service or repair.
Cold oil.
Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously
to warm oil. Store tool in warm area.
Tool loses oil.
Damaged seal.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
