WARNING SYMBOLS Before using the tool, care- When operating User information Always wear safety fully read the instructions the tool, keep han- (Directives 2011/65/ gloves when ope- contained in this manual. ds away from the UE and 2012/19/ rating the tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUC- danger zone.
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Failure to observe this warning could result in injury or death. Do not use the tool for purposes other than those intended by Cembre. The operator should concentrate on the work being performed and be careful to maintain a balanced working position.
1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS B540ND B540NDA B540NDK Application range suitable for installing electrical compression connectors for conductors up to 150 mm (300 MCM) and for cutting Copper, Aluminium, ACSR and Steel conductors, ropes and rods Type of acceptable jaws: Crimping CDD6N - CDD6-6N - CDD6-8N (Ref.
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– 2 pcs Metabo or Makita battery (model depends on the tool version). – Battery charger (model depends on the tool version). – Canvas bag. – Plastic case (only for B540ND). – Shoulder strap. – USB cable (Ref. to section 6, page 16).
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Position the connector in the die groove and ensure the correct location of the crimp. terminal NOTE : when more compression is required, proceed according to the sequence and direction indicated in the fi gure, uniformly spacing the compressions. connector Press operating button (3) to activate the motor-pump and advance the ram.
2.3) Cutting mode With the tool in the rest position (the ram fully retracted), proceed as follows: Select the appropriate cutting jaws for the conductor to be cut (see table page 17). Insert the cutting jaws into the tool (see section 3.1). Insert the conductor between the blades (14), up to the desired cutting point (see FIG.
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2.6) Capacitive touch button for menu selection This button is located under the display and allows selection of various screens (Ref. to section 4) and only works when the display is on. BEEP Wearing gloves or using other objects may inhibit the operation of the button, therefore use a bare fi...
Battery charge level BATTERY No. of cycles performed. -29990 No. of cycles before scheduled recommended maintenance. B540ND Cembre logo, tool model. NR 18AW125 Tool serial number Operating mode set (Ref. to section 4.2 for further details). Release mode set (Ref. to section 4.3 for further details).
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(*) Screens 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 can be set as the “main screen” which is shown on the display at every use of the tool. To do this, when the pre-selected screen is displayed, hold the fi nger on the button (11) BEEP until a confi...
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No. of cycles to recommended maintenance is reached. The tool continues to work however, it is recommended that it is sent to 30001 REQUEST Cembre for a complete overhaul (Ref. to section 7). MAINTENANCE NOTE: this message, will reappear when the tool has been idle for 30 s.
B540NDA and B540NDK provided with CVB-033 canvas bag, size 740x215x200 mm (29.1x8.5x7.9 inches), weight 1,7 kg (3.7 lbs) . B540ND provided with VAL-P60 plastic case, size 620x360x138 mm (24.4x14.2x5.4 inches), weight 2,4 kg (5.3 lbs).
If pos- sible, attach a copy of the Test Certifi cate supplied by Cembre together with the tool or fi ll in and attach the form available in the “ASSISTANCE” section of the Cembre website.
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JAWS TABLES CAUTION • Inspect the jaws before each use. Do not use damaged jaws. • Damaged jaws can break and cause injury or damage to the tool. • Work in a clean, uncluttered area. • Keep persons away from immediate work area. •...
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CS 92014 - 91423 Morangis Cédex E-mail: sales@cembre.co.uk E-mail: info@cembre.fr www.cembre.co.uk www.cembre.fr Cembre Inc. Cembre España S.L.U. Raritan Center Business Park Calle Verano 6 y 8 181 Fieldcrest Avenue 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz - Madrid (España) Edison, New Jersey 08837 (USA) Teléfono: 91 4852580...