
Hand Crimp Tool for VersaBlade™ Industry standard .070" Terminals
Doc No: TS-6381968HM Release Date: 7-23-10 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 3 of 6
Revision: B Revision Date: 10-13-10
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 T rminals
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.
Not : The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
Maint nanc
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.
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 lifting the ratchet release lever. See Figure 6.
Warranty
This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality materials. ll vital
components are long life tested. ll 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. ny clamping,
fixturing, or use of handle extensions voids this warranty.
CAUTION: Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.