Hand Crimp Tool 1.25mm (.049”) Pitch PicoBlade Crimp Terminals

Doc. No: 2002182000

Release Date: 07-31-19

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Revision Date: 07-31-19

How to Adjust Tool Preload (See Figure 13)

This hand tool is factory preset to 25-45 pounds preload. It may be necessary over the life of the

tool to adjust tool handle preload force. Listed below are the steps required to adjust the crimping

force of the hand tool to obtain proper crimp conditions:

1. Hold the hand tool in the palm

of your hand as shown in

Figure 13. Using your index

finger, squeeze the link toward

the top of the hand tool frame.

This will release the preload

adjustment wheel.

2. Rotate the setting wheel

counterclockwise (CCW) to

increase handle force. The

numbers will display higher.

To decrease handle force,

rotate the setting wheel

clockwise (CW).

3. Release the link to lock the

setting wheel in place.

4. Check the crimp specifications

or conduct a pull test after tool handle preload force is adjusted.

WARRANTY

This tool is for electrical terminal crimping purposes only. This tool is made of the best quality

materials. All vital components are long-life tested. All tools are warranted to be free of manufacturing

defects for a period of 30 days. Should such a defect occur, Molex will repair or exchange the tool free

of charge. This repair or exchange will not be applicable to altered, misused or damaged tools. This

tool is designed for hand use only. Any clamping, fixturing or use of handle extensions voids this

warranty.

CAUTION: Molex crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling.

CAUTIONS:

intended for production use. Repetitive use of this tool should be avoided.

2. Insulated rubber handles are not protection against electrical shock.

3. Wear eye protection at all times.

4. Use only the Molex terminals specified for crimping with this tool.

Certification

Molex does not certify or re-certify hand tools but rather supplies the following guidelines for

customers to re-certify hand tools:



This tool is qualified to pull force only. See the Molex website for the Quality Crimp

Handbook for more information on pull testing.



If the tool does not meet minimum pull force values, handle preload should be increased

and the pull test rerun. (See How to Adjust Preload).



When the hand tool is no longer capable of achieving minimum pull force, it should be taken

out of service and replaced.

Figure 13

SQUEEZE THE

LINK IN THE

HANDLE

HOLD THE HAND

TOOL IN

POSITION

SETTING WHEEL

RATCHET

RELEASE LEVER