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...
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.
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.
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.
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! •...
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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.
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.
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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 »...
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.
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.
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...
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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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