Hydraulic tool with indicator light

A hydraulic tool comprising:

• a head at a first end of the hydraulic tool, the head configured to apply a mechanical force to a work piece;
• a body comprising a first surface;
• a back portion comprising:
• a second surface at a second end of the hydraulic tool that is opposite the first end;
• a third surface between the first surface and the second surface, the third surface inclined with respect to the first surface and the second surface;
• an indicator light;
• a window, at least a portion of the window being positioned on the third surface, the window covering the indicator light;
• a grip that extends from the body away from the first surface;
• and
• an adjustable loop attached to the back portion.

A method of operating a hydraulic tool to apply a mechanical force to a work piece, the method comprising:

• positioning the work piece within a head;
• activating a first actuator of the hydraulic tool, causing the head to close upon the work piece;
• making a first determination that a cutting, crimping, or shearing operation that satisfies a predetermined criterion has been performed on the work piece by the head;
• causing an indicator light to emit a light that corresponds to the first determination;
• making a second determination that a cutting, crimping, or shearing operation that satisfies the predetermined criterion has not been performed on the work piece by the head;
• and
• causing an indicator light to emit a light that corresponds to the second determination.