Greenlee / A Textron Company
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EK1240LX and EK1240CLX Crimping Tools
KEEP THIS MANUAL
All specifications 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.
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Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Blackburn is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts.
Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identification .................................................................. 5
Specifications ................................................................ 5
Operation ....................................................................6–7
Die Selection ................................................................. 8
Connector Selection ...................................................... 8
LCD Screen ................................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 11
Description
The EK1240LX and EK1240CLX Crimping Tools are
hand-held, self-contained, battery-powered tools
intended to crimp aluminum and copper connectors
onto electrical cable.
The EK1240CLX has a PVC-covered crimping head.
These tools have a retraction stop feature which allows
the operator to stop the retraction motion of the ram to
shorten cycle time.
This tool has a Bluetooth
®
connectivity and an LCD
screen.
These tools are protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,206,663,
6,276,186, 6,401,515, and 6,718,870.
Model X—FCC ID: 2AGL2X; IC ID: 20646X
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation
Note: Change or modifications made to this equipment
not expressly approved by Greenlee may void the FCC
authorization to operate this equipment.
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.
Note: For body worn operation, this device has been
tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for
an uncontrolled environment. The maximum reported
SAR value is 0.08 mW/g
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
• EK1240LX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
• EK1240CLX Battery-powered Crimping Tool
with PVC-covered Head
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.
