DMC AF8 Instructions

ADJUSTABLE CRIMP
TOOL AFB (M22520/1-01)
THIS HAND TOOL MUST NOT BE USED IN ANY POWERED
"PRESS" AS DEFINED BY OSHA CFR 1910.211 (46)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Designation AFB (M22520/1-01) refers to basic tool without positioner.
2. Wire crimp range 26 to 12 AWG
3. The tool has a double action ratchet, and cannot be opened without completing the cycle.

INSTALLATION OF POSITIONER:

1. Tool must be in open position.
2. Press positioner trigger latch which releases turret to indexing position.
3. Place positioner onto retaining ring with alignment pin in alignment hole.
4. After positioner is seated against retainer ring, tighten socket head screws with 9/64" hex. key.
5. Refer to dataplate on positioner. From color code column, select the positioner color that corresponds with the appropriate
part number and size of contact to be crimped.
6. With tool in open position, rotate until color coded insert is in line with the index mark. Press turret until it snaps in
latched position.
7. Refer to dataplate. From wire size column, determine the selector setting that corresponds with the contact being used.
8. Remove spring clip from selector knob and rotate until correct setting is in line with selector mark.

CRIMPING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Insert contact and prepared wire through the indenter opening into the positioner.
2. Squeeze handles together until ratchet releases. Handle will return to open position.

REMOVING POSITIONER:

1. With tool in open position, release turret. Loosen screws until threads are
disengaged from retainer ring and remove with a straight lifting motion.
CAUTION:
TOOL MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION WHENEVER
POSITIONER IS BEING INSTALLED, REMOVED OR RELEASED.
DAMAGE TO TURRET HEAD AND/OR CRIMP TOOL MAY RESULT
IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
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SELECTOR MARK
DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORP., 526 THORPE ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32824, USA, PHONE 407/855-6161, FAX 407/855-6884
COPYRIGHT© 2014 DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORP., USA. WWW.DMCTOOLS.COM E-MAIL: DMC@DMCTOOLS.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
NOVEMBER 2014 REV.B
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SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING
LIMITED WARRANTY, AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
2X SOCKET HEAD SCREWS
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DATASHEET
INDEX MARK
POSITIONER TRIGGER LATCH
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TURRET IN
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DATAPLATE
3X INSERT I.D.
COLOR CODE
AF8-0S