Ripley UtilityTool WS 6 Instruction Sheet

Warning
! This tool is not protected against electrical shock! Always use OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection
when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than intended. Please read and understand instructions before using
this tool.
Note: This tool is a manually operated cutting device for polyethylene, (XLPE)cross link polyethylene, and (EPR)
ethylene propylene rubber insulation on 15KV to 46KV cables with .900"(22.86mm) to 2.030"(52.07mm) in
diameter.
For best results, the end of the cable to be stripped should be cut straight and square using a
hack-saw or curved jaw cable cutters.
Fig. 1
Step 1. (Fig 1) Check the bushing by sliding it over
polyethylene insulation (Fig 1A) or semi-con over EPR
insulation (Fig. 1B). The bushing should fit snugly and
still rotate easily on the cable. We recommend the use of
lubricant be used on the semi-con over EPR cable.
SET SCREW
Fig. 3
Step 3. (Fig. 3) To adjust the stop bar for desired length of
conductor exposure, loosen set screw located on the end of
the tool body directly above the stop bar. Adjust the stop
bar to the desired length of insulation to be stripped and
tighten the set screw.
WS6
ADJUSTABLE END STRIPPER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
GRADUATED
STOP BAR
SLOT
RIB
Fig. 2
Step 2. (Fig. 2) To insert the bushing into the WS6, line up rib on
the bushing with the slot on the WS6 housing. Raise the cutting
blade by depressing outer end and insert the bushing until it locks
into place.
CABLE
Fig. 4
Step 4. (Fig. 4) To strip the insulation, insert the cable into the
WS6 until it comes in contact with cutting edge of the blade.
Always check the blade position with respect to the conductor,
before stripping the insulation.
PRESS
CUTTING
BLADE
BLADE CUTTING
EDGE