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4. Rotate the tool in the opposite direction another

few turns. Exception: For RG-7 and -11 cables, do

not rotate the tool in the opposite direction.

Because these cables have low braid coverage,

doing so tends to wind the braid around the

dielectric.

5. For small-diameter cables, you can pull the jacket

and dielectric off the cable with the tool. Leave the

tool closed around the cable, grasp the head of the

tool, and pull it off the end of the cable. This action

will remove the jacket, excess braid, and dielectric.

For large cables, squeeze the handles together to

open the tool, and remove it from the cable. Using

your fingers, pull the jacket and dielectric from the

cable.

NOTE: As you squeeze the handles, a patented

clean-out feature automatically removes debris from

between the cutting blades of the rear cartridge

whenever you open the tool.

TIP: If a longer center conductor is required,

extend the end of the cable past the edge of the

cartridge to the desired length, unless the tool body

is one that includes a stop.

TIP: If it is necessary to clean additional debris

from the sides of the cartridge, the center conductor

of the cable you just stripped may be used for this

purpose.

TIP: If you stripped flooded cable, remove the

flooding compound residue from the tool using a

cotton swab and Cable Clear® cleaning solution,

available from Cable Prep.

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