Thomas & Betts COMFORT CRIMP TBM21E, COMFORT CRIMP TBM25S, COMFORT CRIMP TBM4BB Instructions For Use Manual

COMFORT CRIMP

®

TBM21E / TBM25S / TBM4BB SHURE STAKE

For Installing Color-Keyed® Copper & Alumunum

Lugs and Splices, C-Taps and Pigtails

®

TOOL

IMPORTANT:

Read and understand all of the instructions and safety

information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.

WARNING

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM DIE NEST

DURING GAGING OR CRIMPING PROCEDURE.

Color coded dots match color of terminal and/or splice for quick identi cation of crimp nest

In the event the SHURE STAKE® MECHANISM must be released, please see Figure 4.

HANDLES ARE NON-INSULATING.

DO NOT CRIMP ON HOT ENERGIZED WIRES.

WARNING

Figure 1

1.0

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1.1

1. Open handles
fully.

2. Depress wheel
release button
and rotate
wheel to proper
die nest. Allow
wheel to lock
into position
by releasing
button.

For Use With Color-Keyed

Splices, Pigtails and Colored-Keyed

3. Insert stripped
wire into
connector
and position
assembly in the
tool as shown.

4. Close handles
until the SHURE
STAKE
mechanism
cycle has been
completed.

5. Perform several
equally spaced
crimps on each

Figure 2

terminal barrel.

®

®

Lugs,

®

C-Taps

Figure 3

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1.2

SHURE STAKE® Mechanism

WARNING

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY

FROM DIE NEST DURING

GAGING OR CRIMPING

PROCEDURE.

Figure 4

1.3

1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants with a clean brush or a soft, lint-free cloth.

2. DO NOT use on objects that could damage the tool.

3. Make certain all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces are protected with a THIN coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor oil. DO NOT oil excessively.

4. Keep handles closed when not in use to prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping dies.

5. Store tool in a cool, dry area.

1.4

Tool must be free of cracks, sharp edges and any other obvious imperfections that may affect performance
of the tool. Nest area must be free of burrs, dents or scratches.

To release the SHURE STAKE mechanism, push up on the release bar until the
ratchet teeth are disengaged.

Maintenance

Visual Inspection

Tool Service Center at 1-800-284-TOOL (8665).

WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine
the suitability of this product for the user’s intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon prompt notifi cation of any
warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price. Proof of
purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modifi cation of the product voids all warranties.

Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR
BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

For parts, service, repair and

calibration, contact the Thomas & Betts

Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

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