User Manual

Hex Crimp Tool

Crimps connectors and center

pins on drop cables. The HCT/ACT

series of coax crimp tools crimp

connectors requiring hex sizes .178"

through .475" and center pins requiring

crimp sizes .068" through .110".

Before crimping the connector, remove all foreign

material from the jaw area.

TOOL CARE: Oil should be applied at regular

intervals to all exposed pin points. These tools were

designed as a crimp tool to do a specific task and

effective work. Do not use these tools as a hammer

and do not use these tools as pliers.

To Readjust your Hex Crimp Tool

1. Remove the fastener holding the adjustment

wheel in place.

2. Lift the adjustment wheel until it just clears the

compression bump but is not removed from the

D-pin.

3. Rotate the D-pin and cogged wheel together in a

counterclockwise direction one notch.

4. Reset the cogged wheel down onto the D-pin and

against the compression bump, and lock down the

adjustment wheel. Fully compress the handles and

the restored toggle should be evident.

If no toggle is felt, repeat steps 1 through 4, rotating

another notch until toggle action has been restored.

NOTE: The adjustment wheel lock down may

vary due to design changes.

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