Owners Manual
HK06FT Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Operation
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When using
this unit on or near energized electri-
cal lines, use proper personal protec-
tive equipment.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from ying
debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
• Do not use hands to check for
leaks.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Oil under pressure easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gan-
grene, or death. If you are injured by
escaping oil, seek medical attention
immediately.
An incomplete crimp can cause a re. Use proper
connector and cable combinations.
• Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
crimp.
• The handle load will drop suddenly to indicate a
completed crimp. If the handle load does not drop
suddenly, the crimp is not complete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
1. Follow the lug manufacturer’s instructions for appro-
priate cable strip length and surface preparation.
2. Insert cable fully into connector.
3. Pull the latch pin and open the latch. Insert the con-
nector with cable into the crimping head. Close the
latch and push the pin completely into the latch.
Do not operate the crimping tool unless the latch is
completely closed and secured with the latch pin.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and property damage.
4. Center the connector between the nibs.
RIGHT
WRONG
Small connectors may become
wedged between the nibs of the tool.
Center the connector between the
four nibs before crimping.
Failure to observe this precaution can
cause property damage.
CRIMPING DIRECTION
1ST COMPRESSION
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE A
CRIMPING DIRECTION
SIDE B
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE A
1ST COMPRESSION
SIDE B
5. Using the sequence illustrated here, pump the
handles to advance the nibs. Continue to pump
until the pressure relief valve activates.
Note: Pressure relief occurs at approximately
55 kN (6.2 tons) and is indicated by an audible “pop”.
6. After achieving pressure relief, the ram will auto-
matically return to the start position and the nibs
will retract.
7. Complete the number of crimps specied by the
connector manufacturer.