GREENLINE EK6IDL Operation Manual

Battery-powered dieless crimping tool

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OPERATION MANUAL
Serial Number
GATOR
EK6IDL
®
Battery-powered
Dieless Crimping Tool
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.greenlee.com
52066203
© 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc.
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Serial Number GATOR EK6IDL ® Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Register this product at www.greenlee.com 52066203 © 2014 Greenlee Textron Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Table of Contents Description Description ..............2 The EK6IDL Battery-powered, High-speed Dieless Crimping Tool is a hand-held, self-contained crimping Safety ................2 tool intended to crimp copper cable. Purpose of this Manual ..........2 This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186, Important Safety Information ........
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool. SYMBOL Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not allow anything to contact the battery Pinch points: terminals. • Remove battery before changing • Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid may adapters or jaws. create a short circuit and damage the battery.
  • Page 5: Identification

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Identification 1. Indenter 2. Head 3. Latch 4. Retract Button 5. LED Indicator (red) 6. Battery Lock 7. Battery Cartridge 8. LED Work Light (white) 9. Trigger Specifications Crimping Tool Length......................15.75" (400 mm) Width ......................2.87" (72.9 mm) Depth ......................
  • Page 6: Operation

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Operation Inspect tool before use. Replace any worn or • Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to damaged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled 40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Page 7: Operation

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Operation (cont’d) Preparation 5. For a single crimp, position the connector so the crimp will be located at the center of the barrel. 6. Depress the trigger to advance the indenter. Hold the trigger down until the indenter automatically begins to retract.
  • Page 8: Cul And Ul Classified Crimps

    Copper Cable Size: Crimps 8 AWG–600 kcmil * When crimping with the EK6IDL crimping tool, use the number of crimps listed in this table instead of the number provided with the connector. ** 6 AWG to 600 kcmil Greenlee / A Textron Company...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Maintenance Daily Before use: 1. Inspect the tool for wear or damage, such as cracks, Wear eye protection when operating gouges, or chips. or servicing this tool. 2. Inspect the tool for damage or leaks.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Troubleshooting Before You Begin 2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil 1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery the battery after several minutes to make sure the and tool.
  • Page 11 EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 12 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 USA Tel: 800-435-0786 Canada Tel: 800-435-0786 International Tel: +1-815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Fax: 800-451-2632 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com...

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