Danfoss FT1330 Crimp Machine Operator’s Manual
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
Keep the
work area well lit. Do not
operate equipment when
floors are slippery. Always
ensure you have sound
footing with both feet on
the floor. Do not operate
controls if hands or controls
are wet.
3. PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
OPERATION.
Do not
permit anyone to operate
this machine unless they
have read and thoroughly
understand this manual.
Unplug the machine when
not in use.
4. USE THE RIGHT DIE CAGE.
Do not force the dies to
do a job they were not
designed for. Never mix
dies of different sets. Dies
are assembled in a cage.
5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
Rubber-soled footwear
is recommend for best
footing.
6. DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
7. MAINTAIN DIES WITH
CARE.
Most dies used
on the FT1330 crimp
machine are hardened tool
steel affording the best
combination of strength
and wear resistance for
long life. Hardened dies are
generally brittle and care
should be taken to avoid
any sharp impact. Never
strike a die with a hardened
instrument.
8. INSERT CRIMP DIE CAGE.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE
DIES ARE COMPLETELY
IN PLACE, FLAT AGAINST
PRESSURE PLATE OR
DAMAGE TO THE DIES OR
MACHINE MAY RESULT.
9. CHECK PARTS.
Check for
alignment of all moving
parts, broken parts, and
any other conditions that
may affect the machine’s
operations.
10. STORE DIES PROPERLY.
Never place die cages,
tools, fittings, or any other
material on the machine
where it may interfere
or fall into the crimping
operation.
11. USE PROPER
PROCEDURES.
Never rush
a hose assembly. Always
take the time required
to ensure all specified
procedures are followed.
12. DO NOT OVER PRESSURE.
Do not exceed 4,500 psi
hydraulic pressure supplied
to machine. This setting
is preset at the factory
and should not require
adjustment.
13. DIE CAGE TOOLING
CHANGE.
Do not insert
or remove die cage while
power unit is turned on.
14. AVOID PINCH POINT.
Do
not rest hand on crimp
ring. Keep hands well away
from all moving parts.
Do not operate with any
personnel close to moving
parts.
Limited Safety Instructions
