Important Safety Information - Greenlee GATOR EK06FT Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Inspect tool before use. Replace any worn or dam-
aged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled
tool can break and strike nearby personnel.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
injury or death.
• Keep hands away from the
crimping tool head when crimping.
• Lock trigger when not in use.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries will
vent harmful vapors and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning can result in
severe injury or death.
• Do not operate the tool without a connector in
place. Damage to the ram or crimping tool head
can result.
• This tool is not designed for continuous use.
After 30 – 40 crimping cycles, allow the crimp-
ing tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not place the tool in a vise. The crimping tool
is designed for hand-held operation.
• Protect the crimping tool from rain and moisture.
Water will damage the crimping tool and battery.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer's intended
purpose only.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
EK06FT Battery-Powered Crimping Tool
• Do not store the battery at more than 60 C
(140 F). Damage to the battery can result.
• Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains
no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not charge the battery with another type of
charger. Other chargers may overcharge and
damage the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Do not allow any object to contact the battery
terminals.
• Do not immerse batteries in liquid. Liquid may
create a short circuit and damage the battery.
If batteries are immersed, contact your service
center for proper handling.
• Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool
pouch, or tool box with conductive objects.
Conductive objects may create a short circuit
and damage the battery.
• Do not place a battery on moist ground or grass.
Moisture may create a short circuit and damage
the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Note: Keep decals clean and legible. Replace decals
when necessary.
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