Rs 544-493, 547-818 User Manual

Self adjusting end wire stripping tool incorporating a flexible
jaw cutting edge consisting of a large number of independent
leaf blades on a resilient base. These blades surround each
conductor by self adjustment (see diagram) thus preventing
conductor damage. By using a flexible jaw principle single,
multiple,round,flat or figure 8 wires may be stripped with ease.

● Insulation cutting depth control dial (A) with locking screw (B)*.

● Stripping length limit stop (C).

● Jaw tension screw (E)*.

Use screwdriver supplied.

*

RS stock number 544-493 only

Instructions for use

Each tool is supplied ready adjusted for standard insulated
wires. To operate:place wire or wires in jaw up to the stop and
press handles.There is no need to aim or locate wire in holes.

Should insulation cutting depth require adjustment unlock screw
(B) and rotate dial (A) to desired position by turning clockwise
(thick insulation) or anti-clockwise (thin insulation). Re-lock
screw.

The stripping length may be adjusted by re-positioning the stop
(C) on the bottom jaw.

Jaw tension may be altered to suit individual needs by
adjustment of screw (E) RS stock number.544-493 only.Turning
the screw clockwise reduces handle pressure and vice versa.
Never adjust to a point where excessive force is required to
trigger the stripping mechanism.

Note: Never use excess force

Replacement of flexible jaw (F)

A suitable replacement jaw is available as a separate item.
RS stock numbers 544-500, 547-824.

To extract original jaw from the tool,remove pin (D) by driving
out the roll pin (using a 3mm diameter pin punch) and
withdrawing the jaw carefully. Assemble new jaw in reverse
order.

Maintenance

Occasionally apply light oil to the linkages and all sliding
surfaces. No other maintenance is required.

Instruction Leaflet

RS stock no. 544-493 and 547-818

Issued November 1989 3660

Automatic flexible jaw

wire stripper

A

B

C

D

E

F

Figure 1

RS stock numbers.(complete tool)
Maximum stripping capacity

Replacement jaws RS Stock Numbers.

544-493

2.5mm
544-500

547-818
6mm

2

547-824

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