Greenlee EK06ATCL, EK06ATL User Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
Serial Number
GATOR®
EK06ATL and EK06ATCL
Battery-powered
Crimping Tools
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
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EK06ATL and EK06ATCL Crimping Tools
Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identication .................................................................. 5
Specications ................................................................ 5
Operation ....................................................................6–7
Connector Selection ...................................................... 7
Maintenance .................................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 9
Description
The EK06ATL Battery-powered, High-speed Crimping
Tool is a hand-held, self-contained, dieless crimping tool
intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors
onto electrical cable.
The EK06ATCL has a rubber-covered head.
This tool has a retraction stop feature which allows the
operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to
shorten cycle time.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663,
6,276,186, and 6,401,515.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this
tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
EK06ATL Battery-powered Crimping Tool
EK06ATCL Battery-powered Crimping Tool
with Rubber-covered Head
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at
no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
GATOR is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK06ATL and EK06ATCL Crimping Tools
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, dened below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
ying debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
Do not use hands to check for oil
leaks. Oil under pressure easily
punctures skin. If injured, seek
medical attention immediately to
remove oil.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in serious injury, gangrene, or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When
using this unit on or near energized
electrical lines, use proper personal
protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not use solvents or ammable
liquids to clean the tool body.
Solvents or ammable liquids could
ignite and cause serious injury or
property damage.
An incomplete crimp can cause a re.
• Use proper die, connector, and cable combinations. Improper combinations can result in an
incomplete crimp.
• The relief valve sounds and the ram automatically
retracts to indicate a completed crimp. If you do
not hear the sound of the relieve valve or the ram
does not automatically retract, the crimp is not
complete.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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EK06ATL and EK06ATCL Crimping Tools
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Pinch points:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the crimping tool head when crimping.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They will vent
fumes and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury from harmful fumes or burns from ying
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.
• Carrying strap is for carrying only, not to be used
to hang or suspend tool.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
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 122 °F
(50°C) or less than –4 °F (–20 °C). 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 use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to
40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool in a vise. This tool is
designed for hand-held operation.
• This tool may be used in damp or wet environments; however, air-drying is recommended before
use if the tool becomes soaked. Damage may
result when the tool is operated prior to thorough
drying when electrical components are soaked.
• 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 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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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