Greenlee EK628L User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Serial Number

GATOR® EK628L

Battery-powered

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

52047662 REV 3 © 2012 Greenlee Textron Inc. 3/12

EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2

Safety ............................................................................. 2

Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2

Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4

Identication ................................................................... 5

Specications ................................................................. 5

Operation .................................................................... 6–7

Die and Connector Selection ......................................... 8

Maintenance ................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 10

Description

The EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool is a
hand-held, self-contained crimping tool with removable
crimping jaws.

This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186,
6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, 7,216,523, and
7,254,982.

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:

EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool

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 specications 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 Greenlee Textron 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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EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool

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, dened below,

indicates the severity of the hazard. The message

after the signal word provides information for pre-

venting 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 combina-

tions. 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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EK628L Battery-powered Crimping Tool

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.

Failure to observe this warning 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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