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CABLE STRIPPING TOOL
Instructions for Cat. No. BCS8-40
CABLE
SUPPORT
BRACKET
BLADE
KNURLED SCREW
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS BETWEEN THE CABLE
SUPPORT BRACKET AND THE BLADE.
A. AJUSTING BLADE
NOTE: A sharp blade is contained beneath the cable support
bracket of this tool. Upon raising the cable support bracket (as
in steps 1 and 2), the blade will be exposed. Care should be
used in inserting and removing the cable.
1. Push cable support bracket up with thumb and place cable
within “V” of bracket so that end of cable is next to cutting
blade, see Fig. 1.
Adjust depth of cutting blade to thickness of cable insulation by turning the knurled screw, see Fig. 1. NOTE: Care
should be taken so that the cutting blade is not deep
enough to be nick or cut the strands of the cable. If the
strands appear to be nicked or cut, the blade should be
lowered to the proper depth.
T&B BCS8-40
HANDLE
LEVER
FIG. 2
NOTE: ALTERNATE METHOD, SEE FIG. 3 Hold stripping tool
with end of cable support bracket facing you. Place cable
under end of cable support bracket locating length of insulation to be removed directly in front of cutting blade. Pull
stripping tool downward moving cable into the tool, under
cable support bracket.
FIG. 1
2. Determine the length of insulation to be removed and mark
the point where the cut should be made. Push cable
support bracket up with thumb, see Fig.2. Insert the cable
between “V” of support bracket and insulation cutting
blade. Locate cable so that the mark is directly above the
cutting blade.
FIG. 3
3. Rotate stripping tool completely around the cable to cut
the insulation; then, repeat rotation in reverse direction,
see Fig. 4.
FIG. 4
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4. Remove insulation by rotating lever to other end of slot.
Hold it in that position, see Fig. 5.
5. Pull the stripping tool longitudinally over entire length of
insulation to be removed, see Fig. 5.
FIG. 5
6. Peel away insulation by inserting the cable support bracket
into the cut line which was made in gure 5 above, see Fig. 6 .
FIG. 6
B. REPLACING THE BLADE
CAUTION
BLADE IS SHARP, USE CARE WHEN REPLACING.
1. Push cable support bracket up with thumb, and loosen
knurled screw completely. Remove spring, blade and
washer.
2. The spare blade is located in bottom of handle. To retrieve
spare blade, slide pin to side. Do not lift pin out of its seat.
3. Insert spare blade with unsharpened end into slot. Replace
washer, spring and nut.
4. Follow Step A1 to adjust depth of cutting blade.
PIN
7. For tough insulation, cut cable insulation in spiral form.
After Step 4 rotate lever and place blade in a diagonal
SPRING
WASHER
BLADE
position (45°), and while holding this position, rotate tool
around cable. Peel-off insulation, see Fig. 7.
FIG. 7
For parts or service contact the Tool Service Center at
1-800-234-Tool (8665)
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for
the user's intended application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
following the date of purchase. Upon prompt notication of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product or
refund the purchase price. Proof of purchase is required. Misuse or unauthorized modication of the product voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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