NOTE
A stuck or jammed tool can be opened by pressing the ratchet
release lever found between the handles. Do not force the
handles open or closed.
Figure A-37. Stripped Lead at Up Angle
Inspect Crimp
1. Inspect Crimp: Inspect the core and insulation crimp.
a. See Figure A-38. The core tails should be creased
into the wire strands at the core crimp (1).
b. Strands (2) of wire should be visible beyond the core
crimp but not forward into the terminal shell.
c. The insulation tails should be folded into the insulation
(3) without piercing or cutting the insulation.
d. Distortion should be minimal.
2. Test Crimp: Hold the terminal and pull the lead.