
Tool Kit for Bulb Socket Earth Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-63 1951HM Release Date: 04-03-09 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 5 of 9
Revision: B Revision Date: 10-06-10
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 fine piece of equipment it needs
cleaning and lubrication for a maximum service life of trouble free crimping. Use a 30 weight automotive (light)
oil used at the oil points, every 5,000 crimps or 3 months, shown in Figure 7A or 7B 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.
Miscrimps or Jams
Should this tool ever become stuck or jammed in a partially closed position, Do Not force the handles open or
closed. The tool will open easily by pressing the ratchet release lever. See Figure .
How to Adjust Tool Pr load
(S Figur 8)
This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 LBS.
preload. It may be necessary over the life of the
tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed
below are the steps required to adjust the crimping
force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp
conditions:
1. Remove or fold back the handle grip from the
handle to expose the eccentric axle and
setting wheel.
2. Remove the locking screw with a 2mm hex
wrench. The wrench set (63 10-0101), is not
supplied. It is sold separately from the hand tool.
3. Turn the eccentric axle and setting wheel with the wrench or pliers Counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase
handle force.
4. Replace the locking screw, aligning the nearest notch in the setting wheel to locking screw.
5. Replace the handle grip.
6. Check the crimp specifications or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.
Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality materials. All vital
components are long life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 30
days. Should such a defect occur, we will repair or exchange the tool free of charge. This repair or exchange will
not be applicable to altered, misused, or damaged tools. This tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping,
fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.
RATCHET
RELEASE LEVER
Figur 8
HANDLE
GRIP
REMOVED
ECCENTRIC AXLE
HANDLE
GRIP
LOCKING
SCREW
WRENCH SET
(SOLD
SEPERATELY)
PRELOAD
CHECK POINT
25.4MM
SETTING WHEEL