Table Of Contents; Description; Purpose - Greenlee GATOR EK1240K Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2
Purpose .......................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ...................................... 3-4
Identification ................................................................... 5
Location of Decals ......................................................... 6
Specifications ................................................................. 6
Operation .................................................................... 7-8
Maintenance .................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 10
Disassembly/Reassembly ....................................... 11-12
Service ......................................................................... 13
Exploded Views ...................................................... 14-16
Parts List ................................................................. 17-19

Description

The EK1240K Hydraulic Crimping Tool is a hand-held,
self-contained, battery-powered tool intended to crimp
aluminum and copper connectors onto electrical cable.
The EK1240K accepts Kearney-style dies for crimping
various types of connectors onto #8 to 750 MCM wire.
The EK1240KC has a PVC-covered crimping head.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
EK1240K and EK1240KC
KEEP THIS MANUAL
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.

Purpose

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize opera-
tors and maintenance personnel with the safe operation,
troubleshooting and repair procedures for the Greenlee
EK1240K and EK1240KC.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve-
ments occur. Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron.
AVIA is a registered trademark of Avia International.
Mobil is a registered trademark of Mobil Oil Corporation.
NUTO is a registered trademark of Exxon Corporation.
Tellus is a registered trademark of Shell Oil Company.
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