Greenlee GATOR LS100L Operation Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
Serial Number
GATOR® LS100L
Battery-powered Punch Driver
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver
Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–5
Identication ................................................................... 6
Specications ................................................................. 6
Setup and Operation ................................................ 7–11
Capacity and Draw Stud Selection Guide .................... 12
Maintenance ................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 14
Description
The Greenlee LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver is
a hand-held, self-contained punch driver intended to be
used with Greenlee punches, dies, and draw studs for
punching holes through plastic, berglass, aluminum,
and steel.
The LS100L is designed to be used with the following
Greenlee accessories:
• Standard punches, dies, and draw studs
• Slug-Buster® punches, dies, and draw studs
• Slug-Splitter® punches, dies, and draw studs
• SPEED PUNCH® Knockout System
• Electronic connector panel punches
• Special shape punches, dies, and draw studs
(“D”, Double “D”, Key, Square, Rectangular, and
Oiltight with notches)
Standard, Slug-Buster, Electronic Connector Panel
Punches, and special shape punches can punch holes
through plastic, berglass, aluminum, and steel.
Slug-Splitter punches, dies, and draw studs are capable
of punching through all of these materials as well as
stainless steel. Refer to the “Capacity and Draw Stud
Selection Guide” in this manual for detailed information
on punch sizes and maximum material thickness.
Do not exceed the capacity of the punch.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186,
6,401,515, 7,086,979, and 7,254,982.
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, Kwik-Stepper, Slug-Buster, Slug-Splitter, and SPEED PUNCH
are registered trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc.
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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:
LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver
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.
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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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.
LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver
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.
Pinch points:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the tool
head when punching.
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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LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
A component failure could throw
broken parts.
• Do not allow anyone to stand in
front of the punch or behind the
hydraulic ram.
• Close access doors or covers on
any equipment that is in line with
the punch or ram.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not attempt to punch a hole
through two or more layers of material. This will bend or break the draw
stud, and could throw parts with
great force.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
• Inspect tool for wear or damage. Replace any
worn, damaged, or missing components with
Greenlee replacement parts. A damaged or
improperly assembled tool can break and strike
nearby personnel with sufcient force to cause
severe injury or death.
• Inspect the punch, die, draw stud, and spacers for
wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged
items with Greenlee replacement parts. Replace
any punches that have dull cutting surfaces.
Do not exceed the rated capacity of this tool.
Exceeding the rated capacity could cause a component failure, which could throw broken parts with
great force.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Set up the tool properly. An improper setup could
cause a component to fail and strike nearby personnel with great force.
• Use only Greenlee punches, dies, and draw studs.
Other manufacturers’ components might not withstand the forces generated by this punch driver.
• Manual Punch Setup: The punch must be
threaded completely onto the draw stud. All of
the punch threads must be engaged by the draw
stud threads. Incomplete assembly could cause a
component failure.
• Hydraulic Punch Setup: The draw stud must be
threaded completely into the driver head. The
punch must be threaded completely onto the draw
stud. All of the punch threads must be engaged by
the draw stud threads. Incomplete assembly could
cause a component failure.
• SPEED PUNCH Setup: The draw stud must be
threaded completely into the driver head. The
SPEED LOCK must fully engage and completely
close on the draw stud. Incomplete assembly
could cause a component failure.
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.
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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LS100L Battery-powered Punch Driver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
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 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.
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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