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NOTE: Any performance data published herein is based on laboratory tests, which cannot duplicate conditions that may
be encountered in field installations. Such conditions may vary results substantially from those shown (such as abuse in
handling and installation, failure to follow recommended handling and installation practices, abnormal environmental
conditions, disregard of operating instructions for BAND-IT tools or non-recommended combinations of BAND-IT
products). BAND-IT cannot be responsible for performance characteristics from such variables.
Safety Guidelines
When applying clamps, care should be taken to make certain that fingers are not in the way of the clamp being
applied. Tensioning the clamp can be stopped immediately by releasing the trigger. Detailed instructions are in
this manual and the operator is advised to read it and become familiar with operating the tool.
IMPORTANT: When clamping a hose end, remember that a tighter clamp keeps the fitting more secure, but
excess tension could damage the hose. Fitting stem must have prominent barbs for proper retention inside the
hose, but must not be sharp to prevent cutting into the hose. Hose, fitting and clamp must be compatible with
each other and the environment used in. If in doubt, consult the hose or fitting manufacturer or call BAND-IT.
Clamping objects other than hose requires similar precautions.
CAUTION: Improperly tightened clamps may result in dangerous hose assemblies, which could cause injuries or
property damage.
CAUTION: Abuse or use of a hose outside the manufacturers recommended conditions may cause it to quickly
deteriorate and become a safety hazard. This could result in serious injury or property damage. Inspect and test
hose assemblies frequently.
UL4000-B2
Ultra-Lok Tool
Assembled
Tool
Additional Battery
Pack
Battery Charger
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Always wear safety glasses when operating this tool and keep both hands and clothing away from clamp being
tensioned. Squeezing force of 3/4" clamp can reach as high as 2 tons. Never attempt to clamp objects which
can shatter, or otherwise cause bodily harm.
1. Read safety instructions and operator’s manual for the Bosch 37618-01 or Bosch GSR 18 VE-2LI cordless Drill.
Check to make sure drill is properly set up for use with Band-It Ultra-Lok tool as follows:
---- Drill spindle has a Clutch (Band-It # M21790) installed in place of the Drill Chuck.
---- See page 5 for recommended Drill speed and torque settings.
2. Charge Drill Battery according to the operator’s manual.
3. To mount the Drill onto the Band-It Ultra-Lok Tool: First, using the two #10-32 x 3/8" screws, tighten the Tool Body
Adapter on the Tension Tool with 20–30 in-lbs. Place the Adapter Clamp over the Tool Body Adapter. Orient the Drill
Clutch Pin horizontally (see p. 4). Carefully place the Tool Body Adapter over the Drill Torque Dial. If there is any
additional resistance, gently rotate the Tension Tool until the Tension Screw engages with the Drill Clutch (see p. 4),
and rotate Tension Tool to the desired orientation. Position Tool Body Adapter to butt-up against the shoulder of the
handle mounting surface. Slide the Adapter Clamp against this shoulder and fasten to 40–60 in-lbs.
4. This tool was designed for, and can only be used with BAND-IT 1/2" and 3/4" wide Ultra-Lok clamps. Do not attempt
to use on any other type of clamp style. Only use 1/2" wide clamps when the optional 1/2" Shear Plate (BAND# M09387) has been installed in the head in place of the 3/4" Shear Plate.
Use only with BAND-IT 3/4" and 1/2" Ultra-Lok Free-End and Preformed Clamps
(also lubrication syringe access)
Band Slot
Adapter
M06287
Torque Dial
M08388
Speed Selector
M09599 (110V)
or M09699
Reverse
Switch
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Speed Clutch Speed Clutch
Single Wrap
Double Wrap
*Preformed
(If a higher pull-up force is desired, set speed selector to “2”. Band-It
recommends hearing protection if this setting is used for an extended time.)
NOTE: These torque settings are suggested settings only; individual tools should be
adjusted for the clamping application. Inspect lock per instructions on page 9-11.
Important: Changing speed settings will alter tension output. Drill Switch should be depressed fully by
the operator to attain correct, and consistent, tension when installing clamps. Tension output may vary
from tool to tool, at the same setting, depending on condition and wear of internal components.
Caution: Improperly tightened clamps may result in dangerous assemblies, which could cause injuries
or property damage.
Using correctly sized clamps (diameter) will, in most cases, eliminate the need to pull on clamp tail more
than once. Tension Block moves approximately 5". On occasion, if needed, large size clamps can be
installed by taking several bites (clamp tail feeds out through back of tool). Position of Tension Block,
containing gripper, can be monitored through viewing holes just under cut-off handle. The tool features a
built-in disengaging mechanism to prevent tension screw from jamming up. Excessive use of this
feature will wear the Drill Clutch mechanism and/or Tension Screw out prematurely.
1 22 1 24
1 24 2 25
1 24 2 25
Use of Alternate Drills
CAUTION!
This tool is designed to work mounted to the Bosch 37618-01 or Bosch GSR 18 VE-2LI cordless drill. Use
of any other drills in place of this Bosch drill may result in unsatisfactory performance, hazards to the
operator and/or the tool, or unsafe clamps. Disregard of this caution voids the warranty of the tool and
releases BAND-IT of any and all liabilities arising from such misuses.
UL4000-B
UL4000-B2
Ultra-Lok Tool
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Apply Item 31 (Super Lube) to:
Item 4 (Cut-off Cam)
Item 3 (Cutter Knife) at contact point with item 1 (Tool Head)
Item 26 (Spring) before installation
Apply Item 32 (Grease) to:
Item 7 (Tension Screw) threads and grooved end
Item 2 (Cutter Blade) counter-bore only, after item 14 (Bearing Tip) has been installed.
Tighten the following:
Item 23 (#10-32 Screws)
to 60 – 70 in-lbs.
Item 22 (1/4-28 Screws)
to 90 – 110 in-lbs.
Adjust Item 24 (Plunger) for
positive detent action when
item 6 (Handle) is actuated.
* Permatex P/N: 82325 or Equivalent
Item Part Number Qty Description
1 M00587 1 Tool Head, Fin. UL
2 M09787 1 Cutter Blade, UL
3 M08687 1 Cutter Knife, UL
4 M08987 1 Cam, Cut-off, UL
5 M09087 1 Tension Block, Mach., UL
1. Lock slips down in buckle: Tighten blade mounting screws. If lock on clamp is still not adequate,
reduce tension on tool by setting torque setting on the Drill Dial to a lower number.
2. Drill clutch releases prematurely: Make sure Tool is fully seated on Drill (per page 4). If problem
persists, contact BAND-IT technical support.
Note: To mitigate Drill Clutch wear, do not over-use the Drill Clutch. When tensioning a clamp, let the
Drill Switch go as Tension Block nears its end of travel. Reverse drill and send Tension Block all the way
forward for a second pull on the band.
3. If tool does not cut off on initial setting:
Step 1: Pull trigger of tool after engaging cutter blade.
Step 2: Increase torque setting slightly, and repeat tensioning band and engaging of cutter blade.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 until band cuts.
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Warning: Always wear safety glasses when operating tool.
1. Break off an Ultra-Lok Free-End
tie from the roll. Slide the buckle
onto band with indented arrows
pointing in same direction and
same side up. Slide buckle all
the way onto band until it comes
to a stop between the two buckle
dimples at opposite end of tie.
4. Position the tie on the
object you are clamping.
Pull the wrapped tie
hand-tight. Slightly bend
the tail up to keep the
clamp in place
5. Actuate Drill until Tension Block is all the
way forward against the tool body. Set Drill
to clock-wise rotation. With cut-off handle
down as shown, insert clamp tail into tool
head slot. Actuate Drill until Drill’s built-in
clutch disengages. If Tension Block comes
near its end of travel, release actuator switch
and reverse Drill to pull more on clamp tail.
Excessive use of disengaging Drill Clutch
indicated by a loud ratcheting sound leads to
premature wear of tension screw.
while tensioning
2. Wrap tie around object to be clamped.
Insert the tie through buckle once for
single-wrap or twice for double-wrap.
Doublethan 3 times the loop-tensile strength.
FEATHER the
drill’s TRIGGER
when tensioning a
clamp.
USE FULL SPEED
OF TOOL
6. Do not force the tool against the
7. Pull the cut-off handle forward to cut
8. Tap down buckle shroud to complete
clamp; it may result in a folded clamp
tail.
tail off and form a lock, then return
handle to the down position. Reverse
drill and feed clamp tail out of tool.
clamp. Tool is ready for next clamp.
UL4000-B2
Ultra-Lok Tool
3. If desired, you may preform a clamp in the same
fashion as step 2, or use a
preformed clamp in place
of a Free-End
the way
forward
to a solid
stop
while tensioning
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Place clamp in desired position on object to be clamped.
Follow steps 5 and 6 on page 9.
Inspect buckle on completed clamp and tap down buckle shroud as shown below.
Good Clamp
Lock sheared in center and
formed inside shroud
Completed Clamp
(Visually inspect lock)
Shear Surface
Bad Clamp
Lock has slipped back
under sheared buckle
surface
buckle, remove clamp and install a new one at reduced tension by lowering the Drill Clutch torque setting.
Visually inspect lock formed in band as shown. If lock has slipped under the sheared surface of the
Completed Clamp
Tap down buckle
shroud to complete
clamp
When applying clamps on soft, thick-walled hose, tension clamp then wait a full 30 seconds.
Clamps may be re-tensioned by squeezing the Drill Switch on the power unit a second time prior
to forming the lock and cutting the excess clamp tail. This allows hose to “settle” under the band
of the clamp. This hose material attribute is called Cold Flow. Finally, complete clamp by tapping
down the buckle shroud as described above.
UL4000-B
Buckle Shroud
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1. Approximately every 500 clamps lubricate Tension Screw with
molybdenum disulfide lubricant, or equivalent.
Make sure Tension Block is all the way forward against the Tool Head.
Remove cap from syringe and insert tip of syringe into slot on top of tool body.
Press the tip against the Tension Screw just behind the Tension Block and
squeeze out approximately 1/2" long bead of lubricant. Remove Syringe, and
actuate tool without a clamp a couple of times to spread lubricant evenly on
tension screw.
To order more lubricant, specify BAND-IT #C23199
2. Every 500-1000 clamps, depending on torque setting, inspect and
repack front bearing with same lubricant. Turn load bearing tip and small
bearing tip over for a new bearing surface.
Small Bearing Tip
M05387
Bearing Detail
1/4" Ball
M06587
Load Bearing Tip
M02287
Tool
Head
Item 1
UL4000-B2
Ultra-Lok Tool
Lubricating Syringe
Reorder #C23199
Tool
Body
Access Hole to push
out components (use
paper clip)
3. To gain access to bearing components: remove blade Mounting Screws (2
places) and slide Blade free. Paper clip may be used to push bearing
components out of Blade. Wipe lubricant from components. If ball or bearing
tips appears heavily worn, replace with new one. Note: 1/4" ball is made from
hard tungsten carbide material, do not replace with regular ball bearing.
(Smooth indention from ball in the bearing tips is normal).
To re-assemble bearing components: wipe blade cavity clean. Push small
bearing tip into blade cavity. Apply lubricant to ball and push into Blade cavity
and fill remaining space with lubricant. Push load bearing tip firmly into blade
cavity, some lubricant will be squeezed out. Re-attach blade to Tool Head,
making sure that load bearing tip extends into Tension Screw. While turning
Blade Mounting Screws into Blade, push on Blade rear-wards. Tighten
screws to approximately 120 in-lbs.
4. When replacing worn Blade follow instructions above to properly reassemble bearing components.
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5. To replace Gripper: Make sure Tension Block is all the way forward against the tool head. Remove drill.
Remove tool adapter body. Remove one side of the tool body or the other, not both. Slide Gripper out sideways
and replace with a new one. Re-attach Tool Body side. Caution: Do not push or move Tension Block while
Gripper is out of tool.
Tool Head
M00587
This tip must align with
the drill clutch (M21790)
on the drill. See page 4.
Move tension
block all the way
forward against
the tool head
Gripper
M08887
Tension
Screw
M0098
Collar, Adapter,
UL4000-B
Adapter,
UL4000-B
Item 35
6. To replace Tension Screw: Move Tension Block all the way back (away from Tool Head) using drill in
tensioning mode (clock-wise). Remove Ultra-Lok Tool from Drill. Remove the Tool Adapter from the Ultra-Lok
Tool. Remove Blade and load bearing tip from Tensioning Screw (see bearing detail). Remove one side of the
Tool Body or the other, not both. Grasp the smooth barrel on Tension Screw and pull all the way forward until
Tension Block is against the Tool Head. If Tension Screw is stuck, use a punch and tap the center of the screw
from the back end of the tool. Turn Tension Screw out of Tension Block. Lubricate new Tension Screw with
Molybdenum Disulfide lubricant, or equivalent. Install new Tension Screw in reverse order; making sure that back
end of Tension Screw extends well beyond the back end of the Tension Block. Push the assembly all the way
back and extend the round portion of the Tension Screw through holes on the tripper bracket and back guide
plate. Reinstall Tool Body side. Reinstall Blade and tighten the Blade Mounting Screws approximately 120 in-lbs.
Reattach Tool Adapter to Ultra-Lok Tool. Reattach Tool to Drill and drive Tension Block all the way forward.
Note: Drills needing repair must be forwarded to an authorized ‘Bosch’ repair center in your area. Be sure to
remove BAND-IT drill clutch (M21790) from drill.
is covered solely by the Bosch warranty as described in the Bosch literature. BAND-IT does not
extend any warranty of any kind to the drill.
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To change out the tool to the 1/2" version, the following steps should be followed.
*NOTE: Do not attempt to use 1/2" clamps with 3/4" head. (Shear Plate change-out: 3-5 minutes)
1. Prior to separation from power drill, back off Tension Block assembly 1/2" from head unit. See page 7.
2. Detach Tension Body from the Drill by loosening the single tensioning bolt on the aluminum collar and separating the
two sections.
3. Remove the Blade from head by removing the two Cap Screws (M05787) from the top of the Head. It is not
necessary to remove entire head from tool in order to remove blade. (Figure 1) Remove the 3/4" shear plate from the
blade.
4. Align the 1/2" Shear Plate (M09387) with the Blade (M09787) so that the guide is facing up. Incorrect placement will
not allow bands to be inserted into the Tool. (Figure 1)
Note: To convert Tool back to 3/4", replace 1/2" Shear Plate with 3/4" Shear Plate (M09887) and follow same
instructions. Be sure to retain unused Shear Plate for later use.
5. Attach the Blade and 1/2" Shear Plate onto Head using the two previously removed Cap Screws. These Cap Screws
must be tight to assure proper cut-off of clamp tails.
6. Re-attach Drill to Tension Body making sure the Drill and Tension Body are properly aligned, and tighten the single
Blade Cap Screw located on the Adapter Collar.
7. These tools arenot designed to work with traditional band and buckle designs. BAND-IT Ultra-Lok clamps
must be used.
Blade Cap Screw
(M05787) Qty. 2
Optional 1/2" Shear
Plate (M09387)
Orient as shown
Blade (M09787)
Figure 1
1/4" Ball (M06587)
Bearing Tip (M05387) Blade (M09787)
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Ultra-Lok Tool
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