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5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

The tool is inspected before being shipped, however TE recommends that the tool be inspected immediately

upon arrival at your facility to ensure that the tool has not been damaged during shipment.

Frequency of inspection depends on:

1. The care, amount of use, and handling of the hand tool.

2. The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and dirt.

3. The degree of operator skill; and

4. Your own established standards.

5.1. 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.

2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place and that they are secured with retaining rings.

3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should be protected with a thin coat of any good SAE 20

motor oil. Do NOT oil excessively.

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

crimping jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.

5.2. Lubrication

Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces with SAE 20 motor oil as follows:

Tools used in daily production - lubricate daily

Tools used daily (occasional) - lubricate weekly

Tools used weekly - lubricate monthly

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

terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of an application.

Terminals and Splices Can Also Be Rotated 180° with the Seam Toward the Nest