Harbor Freight Tools Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool Product manual

HYDRAULIC

WIRE

66150

CRIMPING TOOL

INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Manual Revised 14i

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the
cover of this document as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

1. Use this product only according to

these instructions. Improper use

can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy duty work gloves during use.

3. Keep hands and fingers away from

the Crimping Dies (7) when using this

product. This tool creates approximately

eight tons of crimping force.

4. Do not use extension for added leverage

on the Fixed Handle (14) of this tool.

5. NEVER attempt to crimp wires that

are plugged into an outlet and are

electrically charged (“live”).

6. Refer to the wire manufacturer’s instruction

manual for specific wire crimping

instructions prior to using this product.

7. Keep work area clean and well lit.

8. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the

product in unexpected situations.

9. Keep bystanders out of the area

during product assembly and use.

10. Do not assemble or operate when

tired or when under the influence

of drugs or medication.

11. This product is not a toy. Do not allow

children to play with or near this product.

12. Use for intended purpose(s) only.

13. Inspect before use. Do not use if

parts are missing or damaged.

14. Maintain product labels and nameplates.

These carry important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

PRODUCT FEATURES

FIXED HANDLE

(14)

PUMP HANDLE

(13)

HYDRAULIC OIL RETURN VALVE

(17)

CRIMPING DIES

FIGURE A

(7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INFORMATION including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.

1. Turn the Hydraulic Oil Return Valve (17)
to its “OFF” position.

2. Provided with this product are nine
matching sets of Crimping Dies (7).
Select the size of Dies (AWG) 0-2-4-6-7-
8-10-12 you wish to use and insert them
into the Pincer Head (8) of the tool.

3. Insert an electrical terminal (not included)
onto the bare end of a wire. Then place
the terminal with its wire between the
set of Crimping Dies (7) on the tool.

4. Turn the Hydraulic Oil Return Valve
(17) to its “ON” position.

5. Grip the tool firmly. Then slowly
squeeze the Pump Handle (13) as
many times as necessary to fully
crimp the terminal onto the wire.

6. Once the terminal is crimped, turn the
Hydraulic Oil Return Valve (17) to its “OFF”
position to fully retract the Crimping Dies.
Then remove the crimped assembly.

7. Store the Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool in
its Carrying Case and keep the Case in
a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of
children and other unauthorized persons.

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