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Hand Swager* Instructions TIE DOWN ENGINEERING 5901 Wheaton Drive Atlanta GA, 30336
www.tiedown.com (404) 344-0000 Fax (404) 349-0401
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Hand Swager* Instructions
Swage It Tool # 2
- 1/16", 3/32 & 1/8" for Oval Sleeves
Swage It Tool # 3
- 1/8", 5/32" , 3/16" & 1/4" Oval Sleeves
Wire Rope
Oval Sleeve
Wire Rope
Thimble
Oval Sleeve
Pull
1st Crimp
2nd Crimp
3rd Crimp
* Not for use on stainless steel fitting
Instructions:
1. Insert bolts with washers in holes on either side to be used (see diagram above).
2. Insert sleeve so that first swaged area will be about 1/64" from end of sleeve. Tighten bolts LIGHTLY

to hold sleeve (see diagram above).
3. Insert cable and double back through sleeve, extending cut end approx. 1/8" through sleeve. First swaged area

should be next loop.
4. If using a thimble, insert at this time and hold cable snug against thimble while follow step #5
5. Tighten bolts EVENLY to bring two halves of tool tightly together. 5/8" box end wrench 9" long is recommended.
6. Loosen bolts, reposition tool for next swage (leave approx. 1/32" between swaged areas). And repeat

step 5 above.
1/16", 3/32", 1/8" & 5/32" Sleeves should have 3 SWAGED AREAS.
3/16" & 1/4" Sleeves should have 4 SWAGED AREAS.
NOTES:
A) Not for use on stainless steel fittings
B) When using 1x19 strand cable, use two sleeves at each end to obtain proper holding strength.
C) Lubricate bolts occasionally for easier tightening.
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#2
Oval Sleeve
Instruction #08068