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Release Date: 10-19-10

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Revision Date: 10-19-10

Figure 2

WIRE

TERMINAL

LOCATOR

INSULATION

PUNCH

INSULATION

ANVIL

WIRE STOP

BLADE

CONDUCTOR

ANVIL

CONDUCTOR

PUNCH

WIRE

INSULATION

PUNCH

TERMINAL

WIRE STOP BLADE

Figure 1

OPERATION

Open the tool by squeezing the handles together, at the end of the closing stroke, the ratchet mechanism will

release the handles, and the hand tool will spring open.

Crimping Terminals

1. Place the terminal into the correct die profile until the terminal stopped by the locator.

2. Bring the wire stop blade down; make sure the wire stop located behind the conductor grip.

3. Place a pre-striped wire into the terminal until the end of wire touching the wire stop. See Figure 2.

4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases, the tool handles will then spring open.

5. Carefully remove the crimped terminal.

Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.

Maintenance

It is recommended that each operator of the tool be made aware of, and responsible for, the following

maintenance steps:

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush, or soft, lint free cloth.

2. Do not use any abrasive materials that could damage the tool.

3. Make certain all pins; pivot points and bearing surfaces are protected with a thin coat of high quality machine

oil. Do not oil excessively. The tool was engineered for durability but like any other equipment it needs

cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Light oil (such as 30 weight

automotive oil) used at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, will significantly enhance the tool life.

4. Wipe excess oil from hand tool, particularly from crimping area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto

certain terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.

5. When tool is not in use, keep the handles closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies,

and store the tool in a clean, dry area.