KNIPEX 16 50 145 SB Operating Instructions Manual

Cable stripping knife with guide shoe and ratchet function

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Quality – Made in Germany
Operating instructions
16 50 145 SB
EN
Cable stripping knife with guide shoe
and ratchet function

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  • Page 1 KNIPEX Quality – Made in Germany Operating instructions 16 50 145 SB Cable stripping knife with guide shoe and ratchet function...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Notes on operating instructions Symbols used Copyright Guarantee and warranty Safety Intended use Design and function Design Function Operation Tips for cutting with the stripping knife Five safety rules when working on electrical installations Preparing the tool Cable stripping using longitudinal cut Cable stripping using circumferential cut Maintenance and Care Replacing the blade...
  • Page 3: General

    GENEral General 1.1 Notes on operating instructions These operating instructions are designed to enable you to use your tool safely and efficiently. The tool may only be used if it is in technically perfect condition. As a consequence of technical developments, the illustrations and descriptions contained in these operating instructions may differ slightly from the tool actually delivered.
  • Page 4: Copyright

    KNIPEX. The reprinting of these instructions, even in extract form, is only permitted with the written consent of KNIPEX Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG. 1.4 Guarantee and warranty The manufacturer grants a statutory warranty in accordance with the current sales and delivery conditions.
  • Page 5: Safety

    SafETy Safety 2.1 Intended use The tool is intended for the following uses: • Stripping various insulation materials (e.g.: rubber, PVC, PUR) Any use beyond the intended purpose or any unauthorized modification shall be considered improper. The operator shall be liable for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 6: Design And Function

    DESiGN aND fuNCTiON Design and function 3.1 Design 3 10 Stripping knife design Folding blade Cutting edge for longitudinal cuts Triangular cutting edge for circumferential cuts Guide shoe Thumb rest Safety lock Safety slider Safety push button Teeth for ratchet function 10 Blade fastening screw 11 Blade holder 12 Housing...
  • Page 7: Operation

    OpEraTiON Operation The tool may only be used by suitable, instructed and qualified specialist personnel. Work on electrical installations may only be carried out by qualified electricians with the appropriate training. 4.1 Tips for cutting with the stripping knife • ALWAYS cut away from the body! •...
  • Page 8 OpEraTiON Unlocking the tool 1. Fold open the lock. 2. Push the slider upwards. 3. Press the push button at the same time. 4. Guide the blade out of the housing and into the desired detent position. 5. Important: Close the lock. If it cannot be closed, the slider is not in the locked position.
  • Page 9: Cable Stripping Using Longitudinal Cut

    OpEraTiON 4.4 Cable stripping using longitudinal cut 4.4.1 Longitudinal cut with ratchet function The ratchet function significantly lowers the cutting force required and reduces the risk of injury. Longitudinal cut with ratchet function Longitudinal section application example game » Place the blade in the cutting position for longitudinal cut with ratchet. Note: The blade can move freely in this position.
  • Page 10 OpEraTiON 4.4.2 Longitudinal cut by pushing or pulling When the blade is fastened in the cutting position for the longitudinal cut, the cable insulation can be cut lengthwise by pushing or pulling the knife. Longitudinal cut on cables by pushing the knife »...
  • Page 11: Cable Stripping Using Circumferential Cut

    OpEraTiON 4.5 Cable stripping using circumferential cut Circumferential cut of cables Note: Only scratch the cable sheath. Excessively deep cuts can damage the insulation under the sheath! » Bring the blade into the cutting position for circumferential/longitudinal cut. » Position the tip of the blade on the cable and cut into the material with light pressure.
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Care

    MaiNTENaNCE aND CarE Maintenance and Care 5.1 Replacing the blade Note: Always change the blade in the transport position! 5.1.1 How to change the blade How to change the blade 1. Remove the fastening screw using a slotted screwdriver. 2. Push out the bolt of the fastening screw. 3.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Tip

    Technical data 6.1 Technical data Technical data Unit Article number cable stripping knife – 16 50 145 SB Item number of the spare blade – 16 50 145 E01 Item number of sp – 16 50 145 E02 are safety lock...
  • Page 14 KNIPEX-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG 42337 Wuppertal Tel.: +49 202 – 47 94-0 Fax: +49 202 – 47 74 94 info@knipex.com www.knipex.com...

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