milwaukee 2979-20 M18 Force Logic 6T Latched Linear Utility Crimper Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Milwaukee

milwaukee 2979-20 M18 Force Logic 6T Latched Linear Utility Crimper

milwaukee 2979-20 M18 Force Logic 6T Latched Linear Utility
Crimper

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

R ead all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

P ower tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CRIMPER

Use tool only as directed. Only trained personnel should operate tool.
**To reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock and property damage, work on deenergized lines when possible. Tool is not insulated. Should work on energized lines be required, ensure all proper precautions, including those contained in NFPA 70E, have been taken first.

**

Keep hands away from crimping jaws while tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields when operating or servicing the tool.
Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
Use tool only with MILWAUKEE crimping jaw, dies, and connectors for which they are rated. Jaws, dies, and connectors must be used in an APPROVED COMBINATION to achieve a successful operation.
Improper combinations can result in a faulty crimp. Electric shock, fire, explosion, and property damage could occur.
Follow connector manufacturers’ installation instructions. Other uses may cause damage to the tool, accessories, and workpiece.
Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep coin cell battery away from children.
If using with a lanyard, do not exceed maximum capacity marked on the lanyard label. Always determine the weight of the product, with all accessories, when selecting the appropriate lanyard system. Exceeding maximum capacity may result in serious injury. See specifications for tool and battery weight.
Use only with energy absorbing lanyards that comply with ANSI/ISEA 121. Ropes, straps or chains may break and cause failure. Do not use with lanyards at full tension.
To reduce the risk of injury, when working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution.
Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained professional for additional information or training.
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paint
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, an
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No……………………………………………… 2979-20
Volts…………………………………………………….. 18 DC
Battery Type ………………………………………….M18™
Charger Type…………………………………………M18™
Module/FCC ID……………………….BGM11S/QOQ11
High Voltage Field Rating……………………… 34.5 kV
Force ……………………………………………………6 Tons
Weight ………………………………………………….6.4 lbs (Tool only)
Weight ………………………………………………….9.7 lbs (With heaviest compatible battery pack) Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature………………….0°F to 125°F

SYMBOLOGY

| Volts
---|---
| Direct Current
| To reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock and property damage, work on deenergized lines when possible. Tool is not insulated. Should work on energized lines be required, ensure all proper precautions, including those contained in NFPA 70E, have been taken first.
| Keep hands away from crimping jaws while tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
| To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields when operating or servicing the tool.
| Read operator’s manual
| UL Listing for Canada and U.S.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Workpiece LEDs
Crimp indicator LED
Electronic release buttons
Backup release valve
Hanger
ONE-KEY™ indicator
Handle
Trigger
W-die retention pin
D3 crimping grooves

ASSEMBLY

Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Always remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place
Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
An incomplete or faulty crimp could cause a fire. Jaws, dies, and connectors must be used in an APPROVED COMBINATION to achieve a successful operation. Improper combinations can result in a faulty crimp. Electric shock, fire, explosion, and property damage could occur.
To avoid injury, inspect the cylinder, clevis, nest, and pin for cracks or damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the tool, do not operate the tool without the retaining pin fully inserted and locked into position. Damage to the cylinder or clevis may occur.

Changing the Dies

Inspect dies and connectors before use. Only use properly matched dies and connectors for the appropriate crimping jaws. Refer to Specifications for die/connector/crimping jaws compatibility.

Remove the battery pack.
Push in the retaining pins and snap the appropriate dies into each side of the crimping jaws. Release the retaining pins.
To remove, push in the retaining pins pull dies out from crimping jaws.

ONE-KEY™

To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ functionality for this tool, go to milwaukeetool.com/One-Key. To download the ONE-KEY™ app, visit the App Store or Google Play from your smart device.

ONE-KEY™ Indicator

Solid Blue| Wireless mode is active and ready to be configured via the ONE- KEY™ app
Blinking Blue| Tool is actively communicating with the ONE-KEY™ app.
Blinking Red| Tool is in security lockout and can be unlocked by the owner via the ONE-KEY™ app.

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock and property damage, work on deenergized lines when possible. Tool is not insulated. Should work on energized lines be required, ensure all proper precautions, including those contained in NFPA 70E, have been taken first.

Keep hands away from crimping jaws while tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.

Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution.

Crimping

Before crimping:

Inspect the jaws and dies for cracks or other dam- age. Do not use damaged jaws or dies. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
Ensure retaining pin is properly seated and dies are properly installed.
Jaws, dies, connectors, and cables must be used in an APPROVED COMBINATION. Improper combinations can result in a faulty crimp.
Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
Follow connector manufacturers’ installation instructions. Other uses may cause damage to the tool, accessories, and workpiece.

Insert battery pack.
Place jaws with installed dies around the connector.
Hold tool securely. Press and hold the trigger.
When the cycle is complete the tool will switch off and the indicator will light. Release the trigger.
Continue crimping according to the connector manufacturer’s instructions. See the “Lug and Splices” charts for more information.
•For splices, begin crimping in the center, working outward.
•For lugs, begin crimping near the pad, working outward.
LEDs will light the workpiece when the trigger is pulled

LED Indicator	Definition
Solid Green	Tool completed the operation and reached full crimping pressure.
Solid Red	Tool completed the operation but did NOT reach full crimping

pressure.
Flashing Red| Tool did NOT complete the operation.
Flashing Red/Green (after Solid Green or Solid Red)| Tool has reached its service interval (40,000 crimps). Red/Green flashing will begin after the solid Red or Green indicator for the operation is displayed. MILWAUKEE recommends that the tool be inspected and preventative maintenance completed. Return tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility.

Electronic Release Buttons

If the jaws need to be opened without completing the cycle, press either of the electronic release buttons. Hold tool securely until the jaws retract fully.

Backup Release Valve

If the jaws must be opened without the battery pack installed, press and hold the backup release valve.
Hold tool securely until the cylinder retracts fully.
NOTE: The manual release valve can be difficult to operate when the tool ram is fully extended. For best results, push straight down centered on the button.

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six months to one year, depending on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop- erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

ONE-KEY™

**** Chemical Burn Hazard.
This device contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. A new or used battery can cause severe internal burns and lead to death in as little as 2 hours if swallowed or enters the body. Always secure the battery cover. If it does not close securely, stop using the device, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or entered the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Internal Coin Cell Battery

An internal coin cell battery is used to facilitate full ONE-KEY™ functionality.
If the Mode Indicator LED turns off and the tool cannot adjust speed, or if the Bluetooth communication stops working, remove and reinsert the coin cell battery to reset. Replace the battery if the problem continues.
To replace the battery:

Remove the battery pack.
Remove the screw(s) and open the coin cell bat- tery door.
Remove the old coin cell battery, keep it away from children, and dispose of it properly.
Insert the new coin cell battery (3V CR2032), with the positive side facing up.
Close the battery door and tighten the screw(s) securely.

**** To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Hydraulic Fluid

To extend the life of the tool, return the tool to a MILWAUKEE service facility for hydraulic fluid replacement after 30,000 crimps or 2 years of use.

Jaws and Dies

Inspect jaws and dies for cracks or damage. Do not use damaged jaws or dies.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep tool clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter- gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorized service center.

ACCESSORIES

**** Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

For products provided with wireless communication features, including ONE- KEY™:
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, do not modify this product. Modification could void your authority to operate the product. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ISED-Canada’s license exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SERVICE – UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty questions.

Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com

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SERVICE – CANADA

Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd 1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST or visitwww.milwaukeetool.ca

LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA

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Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including, but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps, oranges, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and bumper cover washers
This warranty does not cover Air Mailers & Staplers; Airless Paint Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™ Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement Products.
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