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EK6IDL Battery-powered Dieless Crimping Tool

Greenlee / A Textron Company

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

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Maintenance

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 

punctures skin. If injured, seek 

medical attention immediately to 

remove oil.
Failure to observe this warning 

could result in serious injury, gan-

grene, or death.

Do not use solvents or flammable 

liquids to clean the tool body. 

Solvents or flammable liquids could 

ignite and cause serious injury or 

property damage.

Pinch points:
•  Remove battery before changing 

adapters or jaws.

•  Keep hands away 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 rotate no more 

than 360°. If damage is detected, send the tool to a 

Greenlee  Authorized Service Center for inspection.

After use:

1.  Use a damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the 

housing. Allow the housing to dry.

2.  Fully retract the ram. Place the tool in the carrying 

case and store in a cool, dry place.

3.  If necessary, recharge the batteries. Refer to the 

instructions supplied with the battery charger.

Monthly

1.  Thoroughly clean all surfaces.
2.  Check the oil level.

Annually or After 10,000 Crimps

1.  Replace the hydraulic oil.
2.  Send the tool to a Greenlee  Authorized Service 

Center for inspection.

Checking the Oil Level

1.  Remove the screws holding the housing cover 

together.

2.  Point the crimping head downward and remove the 

oil reservoir plug. Fill reservoir if necessary.

3.  Replace the oil plug and housing cover.

Warranty Claims

Send tool to Greenlee CTSC Service Center.

Summary of Contents for GREENLINE GATOR EK6IDL

Page 1: ... Dieless Crimping Tool 52066203 REV 2 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc 7 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: ...ize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the following Greenlee tool EK6IDL Battery powered Dieless Crimping Tool 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 All specifications are nominal and may ...

Page 3: ...hen using this unit on or near energized electrical lines use proper personal protective equipment 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 unde...

Page 4: ...or 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 batteries are immersed contact your service center for proper handling Do not place the battery into a pocket tool pouch or t...

Page 5: ...to 50 C Crimping Capacities Maximum Cable Size Copper 600 kcmil Aluminum 350 kcmil Battery Charger Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger 1 Indenter 2 Head 3 Latch 4 Retract Button 5 LED Indicator red 6 Battery Lock 7 Battery Cartridge 8 LED Work Light white 9 Trigger 5 4 7 9 2 1 6 8 3 52047087 120 VAC corded adapter 52047088 230 VAC corded adapter 52049190 18 V 1 5 Ah lithium ion...

Page 6: ...e 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 with the battery charger LED Work Light white This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is pulled It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is released LED Indicator red This tool is equipped...

Page 7: ... Hold the trigger down until the indenter automatically begins to retract Note If the crimping tool does not automatically retract the crimp is incomplete It is normal for the battery load display to light at both the beginning and near the end of the crimping cycle 7 Release the trigger until the indenter retracts completely 8 To stop the ram from returning fully activate the trigger for a brief ...

Page 8: ...06 to 54828 BCU BBCU 1 1443402 5 to 1 1443403 5 Copper Lugs VHCS VHCL CTL CTL L LCN YA YA L YA 2L YA 2LN YA 2N YA L TC YA L 2TC YA 2TC YAZ YAZ 2N YAZ 2TC CLN CLW CSW CRA CRB CRC CRA L CRB L CRA 2L CRB 2L CRC 2L LCAS LCA LCB LCD LCC LCAN 54106 to 54128 54206 to 54228 54906BE to 54928BE 54854BE to 54882BE BLU BBLU 1 1099899 7 to 1 1099939 3 Number of Crimps Cable Size 8 AWG to 600 kcmil 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...0 AWG YA27 CS3 0 CL3 0 LCAX2 0 54165BS 54157 54158 54110 256 30695 131 3 0 AWG X X X 3 0 AWG BCU BBCU BLU BBLU 4 0 3 0 AWG X BCU BBCU BLU BBLU 025 3 0 AWG X X X X X 3 0 AWG YA28 CS4 0 CL4 0 LCAX3 0 54170BS 54162 TB 54163 TB 54111 54165 TB 4 0 AWG X X 4 0 AWG YA29 58165BS 4 0 AWG X X X 4 0 AWG YA30 4 0 AWG X X X 5411440BS 4 0 AWG X X X X X 4 0 AWG CS250 CL250 LCAX4 0 54167 54168 54112 54170 256 306...

Page 10: ... 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 rotate no more than 360 If damage is detected send the tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center for inspection After use 1 Use a damp cloth and...

Page 11: ...Center Air in hydraulic system Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously Run for approximately 10 seconds and then attempt to crimp If unsuccessful return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service Center Cold oil Pull trigger and hold retract button simultane ously to warm oil Store tool in warm area LED glows for 20 seconds Battery charge low Charge or replace battery Tool loses oil Damage...

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