INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HK06AT and HK06ATC
Hydraulic Crimping Tools
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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HK06AT and HK06ATC
Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety.............................................................................2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identification...................................................................5
Specifications.................................................................5
Operation .......................................................................6
Periodic Pressure Relief Valve Check...........................7
Illustrations...............................................................8–10
Parts List ................................................................ 11–12
Description
The HK06AT and HK06ATC Hydraulic Crimping Tools
are hand-held, self-contained, dieless crimping tools
intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors
onto electrical cable.
The HK06ATC has a rubber-covered crimping head.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction 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 instruction manual is intended to familiarize all
personnel with the safe operation of the Greenlee
HK06AT and HK06ATC.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request
at no charge.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
Tellus is a registered trademark of Shell Oil Company.
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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, defined 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.
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 can
result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection can
result in serious eye injury from
flying debris or hydraulic oil.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe
injury 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 can
result in severe injury or death.
Skin injection hazard:
Oil under pressure easily punctures
skin causing serious injury, gangrene, or death. If you are injured by
escaping oil, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Do not use hands to check for
leaks.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
An incomplete crimp can cause a fire.
• Use proper connector and cable combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete crimp.
• The handle load will drop suddenly to indicate a
completed crimp. If the handle load does not
drop suddenly, the crimp is not complete.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in
severe injury or death.
Inspect tool 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 can result in severe
injury or death.
• This tool is intended for two-handed operation.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles during
operation. Using this tool in any other manner can
result in injury or property damage.
• Do not operate the tool without a connector in
place. Damage to the ram or crimping tool head
can result.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury and property damage.
Note: Keep decals clean and legible. Replace decals
when necessary.
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