Troubleshooting - Greenlee GATOR EK1240K Instruction 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.
Dies stop during operation.
Battery load display flashes
constantly.
Tool loses oil.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
EK1240K and EK1240KC
PROBABLE CAUSE
Dirt, contaminants, etc., in ram area
of tool.
Crimping tool battery contacts damaged.
Tool components worn or damaged.
Dead battery.
Oil level is low.
Air in hydraulic system.
Battery charge low.
Damaged internal seal.
Oil plug not installed properly.
2. Use a NONFLAMMABLE contact cleaner or pencil
eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery
and crimping tool.
3. Reinstall battery and check the tool again.
Clean tool.
Reform contacts.
Return tool to an authorized
Greenlee service center.
Charge or replace.
Check oil level. Refill reservoir.
Pull trigger and hold retract button
simultaneously. Hold for approximately
10 seconds.
Charge or replace battery.
Return tool to an authorized Greenlee
service center.
Refill reservoir and replace plug.
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