Eastwood 33858 User manual

INLINE CRIMP TOOL
INSTRUCTIONS
Items #33858

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READ INSTRUCTIONS
• Thoroughly read and understand these product instructions before utilizing
the Inline Crimp Tool.
• Keep these product instructions for future reference.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD!
• DO NOT utilize tool with live wires, ensure power source has been
disconnected before working on electrical connections.
PROJECTILE HAZARD!
• Always wear ANSI approved eyewear when operating this tool.
PINCH HAZARD!
• To prevent injury, keep fingers away from the jaw opening area and all
moving parts while operating.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and on all other information
provided with this product:
The EASTWOOD ELITE INLINE CRIMP TOOL quickly and easily crimps any standard solderless
connector in sizes 10-22 AWG. The Patent Pending Inline Jaw design allows users to get into areas
never before possible, making work under dashes, in recessed electrical boxes, and any other tight
area easier than ever. Consistent, precise crimps are easily accomplished with the ratcheting handles
and adjustable crimp pressure.

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CRIMPING AN
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
• If crimping tool is closed, squeeze handles
together until the ratchet releases or push
release lever forward to open.
• Strip end of wire to expose 3/16”-3/8”
[5-9mm] (FIG 1).
• Place the appropriate wire gauge sized
Crimp Connector; Red (22-18 AWG), Blue
(16-14 AWG) or Yellow (12-10 AWG) into
the corresponding color notch of the Jaws.
Place slight pressure on handles to hold
terminal in place (FIG 2).
• Insert difficult to reach wire into the terminal
fully (FIG 3).
• Slowly apply pressure to the handles until
the ratcheting mechanism fully closes and
releases (FIG 4).
• The crimp is now complete, remove crimped
wire and connector from the tool (FIG 5).
• All crimps should be verified with a pull
test; grip the Crimp Connector in one hand
and the wire at the base of the connector in
the other hand. Pull with medium force, if
the wire begins to slip out of the connector
crimping pressure should be increased and
the connection should be redone with a new
connector.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5

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FIG. 6
FIG. 7
ADJUSTING CRIMP
• To adjust crimping pressure, remove the set
screw located behind the logo (FIG 6) and
utilize a pair of pliers on the cam stud to
adjust crimping pressure (FIG 7).
• Clockwise decreases pressure,
counterclockwise increases pressure.
When finished adjusting reinstall set screw.