Datasheet
Hand Crimp Tool For Mini-Fit™ Jr. Male and Female Crimp Terminals
Doc No: ATS-638190900 Release Date: 01-24-08 UNCONTROLLED COPY Page 6 of 9
Revision: H Revision Date: 08-28-15
Figure 8
PUSH ON
HANDLE
JAWS OPEN
PULL OPEN
TOOLING
TOOLING
M3 BHCS
MATCH
UP MARKS
FRONT
BACK
Figure 9
10. On some large O.D. wires, it may not be possible to
insert the wire with the tool partially closed. Those
wires should be inserted with the hand tool in the
open position. Insert the wire above the terminal in
the punch and against the wire stop then close the
tool. See Figure 6.
Locator Replacement
See the parts list on the last page of this document for
the proper locator order number. Follow the steps below
to replace the locator.
1. Open the crimp hand tool.
2. Squeeze gently on the lower area shown in Figure
7A with your thumb and index finger. The lower
tabs of the locator should disengage from the hand
tool.
3. Lift and pull away from the hand tool. The top locator hooks should slip out of the top slots easily. See Figure
7A.
4. To reinstall the new locator, make sure the hand tool is in the open position.
5. Press the red insert down as far as it will go as shown in Figure 7B.
6. Holding onto the lower part of the locator with your thumb and index finger, insert the locators top hooks (2)
into the hand tool top slots.
7. Rotate the locator down and press the lower tabs into the two bottom slots of the hand tool. To secure the
locator into place, the lower tabs must snap into place on the hand tool frame.
Right or Left Hand Operation
This hand tool has an added feature that can be converted from a right handed application to a left handed
application. It is necessary to reverse the tooling if using the left handed application along with the locator. Follow
the steps below:
1. The locator must be removed 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 8 and 9.
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: