Hand Crimp Tool for 2.50mm (.098") Pitch Mini-Lock™ Crimp Terminals
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Revision: A Revision Date: 06-26-07
1. The locator must be removing before reversing the tooling.
2. Remove the M3 BHCS which is holding the upper tooling.
3. Flip the upper tooling to the opposite side and replace the M3 BHCS
Make sure the small markings on the front and back of the hand tool
frame match up and are on the outside of the hand tool frame. See Figure
11 and 12.
4. Do the same thing with the lower tooling and tighten the M3 screws. Be
sure the small markings line up.
5. Reinstall the locator by following the Instructions in the locator
replacement section.
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.
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 up on the ratchet release lever in the movable handle. See Figure
9.
How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 10)
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. Hold the hand tool in the palm of your hand as shown in Figure 10. Using the index finger squeeze the link
towards the top of the hand tool frame. This will release the preload adjustment wheel.
2. Rotate the setting wheel counter-clockwise (CCW) to increase handle force. The numbers will display higher.
To decrease handle force rotate the setting wheel clockwise (CW).
LEVER
(BOTH SIDES) LIGHT OIL
(EVERY 3 MONTHS OR
5,000 CRIMPS)
