Greenlee GATOR EK622L Operation Manual

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 4 Pinch points: • Remove battery before changing dies, adapters, or jaws. • Keep hands away from the crimp- ing tool head when crimping. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent fumes and may explode. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury from harmful fumes or burns from flying debris. Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any worn or ­damaged par ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 2 Description The EK622L Battery-powered, High-speed Crimping Tool is a hand-held, self-contained crimping tool ­intended to crimp copper and aluminum cable with KC22-type, KA22-type, and W-type dies. This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186, 6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, and 7,254,982. Safety Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazar ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 6 Operation Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any worn or ­damaged parts. A damaged or improp- erly ­assembled tool can break and strike nearby personnel. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Electric shock hazard: This tool is not insulated. When using this unit on or near energized electrical lines, use proper personal protective equipment. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Wear ey ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 7 Operation (cont’d) Installing K22, KA22, and KC22-type Dies 1. Select the proper dies for the intended crimp. 2. Push the die release button. 3. Slide the die into the crimping head until it “snaps” into place. 4. Properly position the second die. Repeat steps 2 and 3. Installing W-type Dies 1. Push the die release button. 2. Slide the die adapter (Greenlee part number 50042920) into crimping head until it “snaps” into place. Note:  The die adap ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 6 Operation Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any worn or ­damaged parts. A damaged or improp- erly ­assembled tool can break and strike nearby personnel. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Electric shock hazard: This tool is not insulated. When using this unit on or near energized electrical lines, use proper personal protective equipment. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Wear ey ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 9 Maintenance Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool. Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. Skin injection hazard: Do not use hands to check for oil leaks. Oil under pressure easily punctures skin. If injured, seek medical attention immediately to remove oil. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury, gan- grene, or death. Do not use solvents or flammable liquid ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 4 Pinch points: • Remove battery before changing dies, adapters, or jaws. • Keep hands away from the crimp- ing tool head when crimping. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent fumes and may explode. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury from harmful fumes or burns from flying debris. Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any worn or ­damaged par ...

Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for pre- venting or avoiding the hazard. Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or death. Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in ...