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EK425LT and EK425LX Battery-powered Crimping Tools

Greenlee / A Textron Company

4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

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Problem

Possible Cause

Probable Remedy

Tool is inoperative.

Dirt, contaminants, etc., in 

ram area of tool.

Clean tool.

Tool components worn or 

damaged.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Motor is inoperative.

Low or uncharged battery.

Try known charged battery. Inoperative battery may 

be discharged or may have reached life expectancy.

Broken switch components.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Motor runs but tool will not 

complete a cycle.

Oil level low.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Air in hydraulic system.

Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane-

ously. Run for approximately 10 seconds, and then 

attempt to crimp. If unsuccessful, contact Greenlee 

customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty 

service or repair.

Cold oil.

Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously 

to warm oil. Store tool in warm area.

LED glows for 20 seconds.

Battery charge low.

Charge or replace battery.

Tool loses oil.

Damaged internal seal.

Contact Greenlee customer service at  

800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.

Troubleshooting

Before You Begin

1.  Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck 

the battery after several minutes to make sure the 

battery is holding its charge.

2.  Use a 

nonflammable

 contact cleaner or pencil 

eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery 

and tool.

3.  Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.

Summary of Contents for Greenlee GATOR EK425LDO12

Page 1: ...ry powered Crimping Tools 52080010 REV 1 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc 10 16 Serial Number Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool Register this product at www greenlee com ...

Page 2: ...ide 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 manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tools EK425LT Battery powered Crimping Tool EK425LX Battery powered Crimping Tool Keep this manual available ...

Page 3: ...t Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil Skin injection hazard Do not use hands to check for oil leaks Oil under pressure easily punc tures skin If injured seek medical attention immediately to remove oil Fai...

Page 4: ...oaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals Do not immerse the batteries in liquid Liquid may create a short circuit and damage the battery If bat teries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a ...

Page 5: ... 92 125 mm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Crimping Force 6 tons 53 kN Hydraulic Oil Biodegradable hydraulic fluid Recommended Operating Temperature Range 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 2 3 1 4 10 5 9 7 6 8 1 Lock Pin 2 Crimping Jaws 3 Jaw Covers 4 Retract Button 5 LCD Screen 6 Battery Cartridge 7 LED Indicator red 8 Lanyard Ring 9 LED Work L...

Page 6: ...sed in damp or wet environ ments however air drying is recommended before use if the tool becomes soaked Damage may result when the tool is operated prior to thorough drying when electrical components are soaked Use this tool for the manufacturer s intended purpose only Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage Charging the Battery Read the instructions supplied ...

Page 7: ...ions for appropri ate cable strip length Crimping Direction evenly spaced First Compression Crimping Direction SIDE A evenly spaced Crimping Direction SIDE B evenly spaced First Compression SIDE A First Compression SIDE B Crimping Procedure 1 Insert conductor into the connector and align the tool and die on the connector Start in the center for splices and H frames and on the end nearest the pad f...

Page 8: ...4 0 03087 4 0 AWG Purple KC22 250 03088 250 kcmil Yellow KC22 300 03089 300 kcmil White KC22 350 03090 350 kcmil Red KC22 400 03091 400 kcmil Blue KC22 500 03092 500 kcmil Brown KC22 600B 03094 600 kcmil Green Connector Selection CJ22 Crimping Jaw Range Copper 8 AWG to 600 kcmil Dual rated Aluminum 8 AWG to 350 kcmil When used with KC22 type dies this tool is cUL and UL classified for use with the...

Page 9: ...y 13 Real time clock not found 14 Bluetooth unit not found 15 Mobile unit not found 16 Pressure sensor not found 17 Burst pressure exceeded 18 Battery temperature too low If there is no error code cycle through the various displays using the left and right buttons on either side of the screen There are seven displays in total Display Information Shown 1 Bluetooth status battery charge current pres...

Page 10: ...ay from the crimp ing tool head when crimping Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death Relief valve adjustments must be done by an authorized service center Daily Before use 1 Inspect the tool for wear or damage such as cracks gouges or chips 2 Inspect the tool for damage or leaks 3 Inspect the rotation of the head assembly Fully retract the ram The head should rota...

Page 11: ...er service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful contact Greenlee customer service at 800 435 0786 for warranty service or repair Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously to warm oil Store tool in warm area LED glows fo...

Page 12: ...88 USA 815 397 7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc is a subsidiary of Textron Inc USA Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 451 2632 Canada Tel 800 435 0786 Fax 800 524 2853 International Tel 1 815 397 7070 Fax 1 815 397 9247 www greenlee com ...

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