Important Safety Information - Greenlee EK22GL Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Keep hands away from the crimping
head when crimping.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent
fumes and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury from harmful fumes or burns from flying debris.
Inspect tool and dies before use. Replace any worn or
damaged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled
tool can break and strike nearby personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not operate the tool without dies. Damage to
the ram or crimping head can result.
• Do not operate with the crimping head open.
Damage to the ram or seals can result.
• This tool is not designed for continuous use.
After 30 to 40 crimping cycles, allow the crimping
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 may result in
injury or property damage.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
EK22GL Battery-powered, High-speed Crimping Tool
Do not allow anything to contact the battery
terminals.
• Do not immerse the 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 may result in
injury or property damage.
• Do not store the battery at more than 60 °C
(140 °F). Damage to the battery can result.
• Do not use another manufacturer's charger.
Other manufacturers' chargers may overcharge
and damage the battery.
• Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains
no user-serviceable parts.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Do not perform any service or maintenance other
than as described in this manual. Injury or damage
to the tool may result.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in
injury and property damage.
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace
when necessary.
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