Hand Crimp Tool for Flat Blade Female Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-011010101 Release Date: 11-29-04 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 3 of 5
Revision: E Revision Date: 04-21-08
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 Terminals
1. Select the proper die profile (A or B) for the correct terminal.
Insert the terminal from the back of the hand tool until the
insulation tabs or grips are flush with the outside face of the
insulation crimp jaws. See Figure 1.
2. Close the jaws just enough to hold the terminal in
place.
3. Insert the properly stripped wire in through the
insulation tabs or grips until the insulation hits the
conductor jaw face. See Figure 2.
4. Close the tool until the ratchet releases.
5. Straighten the terminal if necessary, then release
the jaws and carefully remove the crimped terminal.
Note: The tamper proof ratchet action will not release the tool until it has been fully closed.
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.
4. 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 4).
FLUSH WITH
FROM THE BACK
WIRE HITS THE
CONDUCTOR JAW’S
FACE
GRIPS
GRIPS
