Place the cable terminal in the tool

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Fig 1: Identifying Cable Terminal Placed In Tool

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Select the crimping insert for the cable terminal type, see Choice of crimp tool
Locate the cable terminal correctly in the crimping insert.

Check that the cable terminal deformation sections (1) and (2) are in contact with the crimp tool support section (3) and (4). The cable terminal must not be at an angle or lie to far forwards or to the rear in the crimp tool insert.

Carefully apply pressure to the crimp tool until the jaws hold the cable terminal in place without applying sufficient pressure to deform it.