Hi-Force BC18X Operating Instructions

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BATTERY OPERATED HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOLS
MODEL NUMBERS BC18X, BC30, BC40, BC63
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The BC self-contained battery operated hydraulic cable crimping tools are fitted with
an automatic pressure relief valve and are supplied complete with standard die sets
and carrying case. With 180° rotating head they are designed for easy access into
confined spaces.

SAFETY NOTES

Always wear suitable personal protection when operating hydraulic equipment.
DANGER: Keep all body parts away from Crimper and work piece during operation.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the correct size tool and die is selected for the job.
IMPORTANT: Minimum age of operator must be 18 years. The operator must have
read and understood all instructions, safety issues, cautions and warnings before
starting to operate this equipment.
WARNING: Risk of finger trapping. Only hold the tool by means of the handle.
WARNING: Do not overload equipment. Overloading causes equipment failure and
possible personal injury.
CAUTION: Make sure that all system components are protected from external
sources of damage, such as excessive heat, flame, moving machine parts, sharp
edges and corrosive chemicals.
WARNING: Immediately replace worn or damaged parts with genuine Hi-Force
parts.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate personal protection
equipment. The operator must take precautions against injury due to failure of the
tool or work piece.
DANGER: Do not attempt to crimp on a live cable. The tool is not insulated.

SELECTION AND INSERTION OF DIE SETS

All Hi- Force hydraulic crimpers are supplied complete with Die sets to suit the
applicable range of the Crimper. All Die sets are marked with their applicable size
capacity to avoid accidental mixing of different sizes. Standard die sets are suitable
for use with copper cable connectors ONLY. When aluminium cable connectors are
used
The fitting of dies is a simple process that requires no tools, but the method varies
depending on the crimper in use.

BC18X

Open the Jaws by pushing the end of the jaw in the direction of the arrow in the
diagram below. Select the appropriate die pair, checking that the two halves match in
size. Take care as some of the smaller dies contain two sizes of crimp. Slide the dies
into the recesses in the jaw until they latch into place by means of the ball mounted in
the side of the die. Close the jaw by squeezing the two halves together until they
latch into each other.