CONTENTS General Notes on operating instructions Symbols used Copyright Guarantee and warranty Safety Intended use Design and function Design Function Operation Cutting cables Stripping cables (with single, multi and fine-stranded conductors) 7 Maintenance Changing the feed stop Replacing blades Technical data Disposal Status: 04.04.23...
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• Repairs or conversions are carried out by unauthorized persons. • Original accessories or spare parts from KNIPEX are not used. • Defective components are not repaired immediately to minimise the extent of the damage and so as not to impair the safety of the tool (obligation to repair).
OpEraTiON Operation 4.1 Cutting cables < 2,5 mm Trim cable 1. Insert the end of the cable to be cut between the two blades of the wire cutter. 2. Firmly press the two handles together. Status: 04.04.23...
OpEraTiON 4.2 Stripping cables (with single, multi and fine-stranded conductors) » Set the length stop to the required size (4 to 18 mm). » Insert the end of the cable into the holder. » Firmly press the two handles together. 0,2 - 6 mm Stripping single conductors »...
MaiNTENaNCE Maintenance 5.1 Changing the feed stop Replacing the feed stop 1. Press the feed stop together lightly and pull it off the guide. 2. Place the new length stop onto the guide and gently press it together until it clicks into place. 3.
MaiNTENaNCE 5.2 Replacing blades Installation info 5.2.1 Changing the upper blade (screw-on blade version) 1. Press down on the top of the blade unit to access the screw on the front of the top blade. If necessary, use a small screwdriver to press down on the top of the blade unit.
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MaiNTENaNCE 5.2.2 Changing the upper blade (push-in blade version) 1. Use a small flat nose pliers to pull out the top blade. Removing the upper blade (push-in blade version) 2. Use the flat nose pliers to push the new blade in at the same position. If necessary, press down a little with the pliers.
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MaiNTENaNCE 5.2.3 Replacing the bottom blade 1. Use the metal pin provided to slide the bottom blade out from below. Remove the bottom blade 2. Use the flat nose pliers to push the new blade in at the same position from above.
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