How To Make a Crimp Connection w/ the Milwaukee M18 Short Throw Press Tool

This tool is the fastest crimp tool for PEX on the market, pressing 40% faster than the competition providing users effortless installs from branch to fixture.

To make a crimp connection, you must...

1. Insert the m18 battery.
2. Push in, then rotate the retaining pin counterclock- wise 90°. The pin will pop out.
3. Insert the jaws. Line up the center hole with the retaining pin.
4. Push in the retaining pin, then rotate clockwise 90°.
5. Place jaws around the fitting.
6. Properly align the fitting in the jaws.The jaws must fit square to the tubing. Improperly aligned fittings may damage the jaws, generating excessive flash during pressing.
7. Hold tool securely. Press and hold the trigger. Two LEDs will light the workspace when the trigger is pulled.
8. Once engaged, the tool automatically completes its cycle. Release the trigger.
9. When the cycle is complete the tool will switch off, return, and the indicator light will turn solid green when the tool has achieved crimp force.
10. Inspect the crimp using the supplied gauge, according to the fitting manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

[wickedleeloopy]

Is there an advantage over the M12 force logic

[MyBoxer]

Do I need special rings? It leaves a nitch after the crimp

[ShootieMcShoot]

Can the jaws be changed to crimp copper fittings?

[aslanplumbing]

Too heavy. May design something light like m12