408-9767
5 of 6
Rev R
Figure 8
6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Inspect the tool and die set immediately upon arrival at
your facility and at regularly scheduled intervals
thereafter to ensure that they have not been damaged.
When not in use, store the tool with the handles closed
in a clean, dry area.
Failure to perform daily maintenance and periodic
inspection can cause defective modular plug
terminations leading to discontinuities on individual
wire circuits.
6.1. Daily Maintenance
Foreign particles should be cleaned from the tool
using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or brush. Make sure
all pins, rings and other retaining hardware is in place,
and that the die set is undamaged. Lightly lubricate all
pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces using a good
grade SAE 20 motor oil.
DO NOT lubricate excessively
.
DO NOT lubricate surfaces of the die set that
contact the product. These areas must be kept
clean to ensure a usable modular plug assembly.
6.2. Periodic Inspection
It is recommended that the following inspections be
conducted at least once a month by quality control
personnel. More frequent inspections should be
conducted if your work environment, company
standards, or amount of tool use indicates the need.
A. Visual Inspection
1. Remove the die set from the tool, then remove all
lubrication, accumulated film, and debris by immersing
the dies and tool head in a mild commercial degreaser.
2. Check for missing or defective pins, rings, or other
retaining hardware. Replace parts as necessary.
3. Closely inspect dies for damage, giving special
attention to bearing surfaces and surfaces that
contact the product. Worn, cracked, pitted, or
chipped indenter or nest surfaces, or other obvious
wear or damage to the die set or tool head requires
removal of the affected part from service.
B. Die Closure Inspection
The tool and die set is inspected for proper operation
before shipment. To ensure uniform performance over
the life of the tool, periodically inspect as follows:
1. Insert a properly stripped cable of appropriate type
and size into a sample modular plug. Then insert the
unterminated cable and plug into the die cavity.
2. Squeeze tool handles together slowly, while
watching to ensure indenter bottoms against nest.
3. Release the handles to open the die set, and
remove the terminated modular plug assembly.
4. Test the crimp for proper crimp height according
to Step 4 in Section 4. If the plug crimp height is
within acceptable limits, lightly lubricate the tool and
die set. If the crimp height is not within acceptable
limits, return the tool (with die set) for evaluation
(refer to Section 7).
7. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Customer-replaceable parts are provided in Figure 9.
A blade replacement kit and hand tool kits are
available separately. A complete inventory should be
stocked and controlled to prevent lost time when
replacement of parts is necessary. Order replacement
parts through your representative, or call
1-800-526-5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase
order to 717-986-7605 or write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
Adjusting Flat Oval Cable Stripper
Movable Blade
Assembly
Screw
(2 Places)
Die Set Must Be
Installed in Tool
Blade Set-Up
Gage (Ref)
Replacing Blades in Flat Oval Cable Stripper
6.4 [.25] (Length)
Screw (2 Places)
Fixed Blade
Assembly
Beveled Edges of
Blades Face
Inward
Movable Blade
Assembly
Fixed Blade
Support Plate
Cable
(Ref)
Movable Blade
Support Plate
9.7 [.38] (Length)
Screw (2 Places)
CAUTION: DO NOT cycle the tool without the die set in place;
otherwise, damage to the stripping blades may occur.
