Troubleshooting - Greenlee GATOR EK6IDLX Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

Before You Begin
1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck
the battery after several minutes to make sure the
battery is holding its charge.
Problem
Tool is inoperative.
Motor is inoperative.
Motor runs but tool will not
complete a cycle.
LED glows for 20 seconds.
Tool loses oil.
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Possible Cause
Dirt, contaminants, etc.,
in ram area of tool.
Tool components worn or
damaged.
Low or uncharged battery.
Broken switch components.
Oil level low.
Air in hydraulic system.
Cold oil.
Battery charge low.
Damaged internal seal.
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2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil
eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery
and tool.
3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
Probable Remedy
Clean tool.
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800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Try known charged battery. Inoperative battery may
be discharged or may have reached life expectancy.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane-
ously. Run for approximately 10 seconds, and then
attempt to crimp. If unsuccessful, contact Greenlee
customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty
service or repair.
Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously
to warm oil. Store tool in warm area.
Charge or replace battery.
Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
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