KNIPEX 12 62 180 User manual

KNIPEX Quality – Made in Germany
EN Automatic Insulation Stripper
for stripping single, multiple and ne stranded
conductors
Operating instructions 12 62 180
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CONTENTS
1 General 3
1.1 Notes on operating instructions 3
1.2 Symbols 3
1.3 Copyright 3
1.4 Guarantee and warranty 4
2 Safety 4
2.1 Intended use 4
3 Design and function 5
3.1 Design 5
3.2 Function 5
4 Operation 6
4.1 Cutting cables to length 6
4.2 Stripping cables (with solid, stranded and ne-stranded conductors) 7
5 Maintenance 8
5.1 Changing the length stop 8
5.2 Replacing of the blades 8
6 Technical data 11
7 Disposal 11

GENEral
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1 General
1.1 Notes on operating instructions
These operating instructions are designed to enable you to use your tool
safely and efciently.
The tool may only be used if it is in technically perfect condition.
As a consequence of technical developments, the illustrations and descrip-
tions contained in these operating instructions may differ slightly from the
tool actually delivered.
We do not accept any liability for damage caused by failure to observe these
operating instructions.
1.2 Symbols
All safety instructions in these operating instructions are indicated by corre-
sponding symbols. The signal words at the beginning of each safety instruc-
tion express the extent of the hazard.
Danger!
Level 1 risk source
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Warning!
Level 2 risk source
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly hazardous
situation that may result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Caution!
Level 3 risk source
This combination of symbol and signal word stands for important informa-
tion that will assist in preventing damage to property or the environment.
1.3 Copyright
These operating instructions and all documentation supplied with this tool
are protected by copyright and remain the property of KNIPEX.The reprint-
ing of these instructions, even in extract form, is only permitted with the
written consent of C. Gustav Putsch KG.

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SafETy
1.4 Guarantee and warranty
The manufacturer grants a statutory warranty in accordance with the cur-
rent sales and delivery conditions. No further warranties or assurances are
granted.
Within the warranty period, the warranty covers the rectication of all de-
fects that can be traced back to material faults or manufacturing errors.
Wearing parts are excluded from the warranty.
The repair or replacement of a tool shall not result in an extension of the
warranty period. Tools shall only be repaired or replaced with “as new”
parts, whose function corresponds to that of the old parts. All defective and
hence replaced parts are the property of the manufacturer.
Warranty claims shall expire in particular if:
• Damage is caused through improper operation, use for purposes other
than those specied by the manufacturer, or poor maintenance.
• Repairs or conversions are carried out by unauthorized persons.
• No original accessories or spare parts from KNIPEX are used.
• Defective components are not repaired immediately to minimise the
extent of the damage and so as not to impair the safety of the tool (ob-
ligation to repair).
For the rest, reference is made to the liability and
warranty regulations of the current sales and delivery conditions.
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The tool is intended for the following uses:
• Stripping solid, stranded and ne-stranded conductors from 0.2 to 6 mm²
/ AWG 24 - 10
• Cutting copper and aluminium conductors up to a maximum of 2.5 mm²
The tool must not be used for the following applications:
• Cutting steel
Any use beyond the intended purpose or any unauthorized modication
shall be considered improper. The operator shall be liable for damages re-
sulting from improper use.
Intended use also includes adhering to these operating instructions. They
must be read in full before use.
Warning!
Danger from sharp blades!
Handling sharp blades is dangerous. For this reason, make sure to handle
your tools with care when working.

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3 Design and function
3.1 Design
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0,2 - 6 24 - 10 AWG
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0,2 – 6
< 2,5
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Design of the stripping tool
1 Holder for cables / conductors
2 Cutter for stripping
3 Adjustable length stop (6.0 - 18.0 mm)
4 Fine adjustment of the cutting edge depth for special materials or temperature
requirements
5 Wire cutter for copper and aluminium wires (max. 2.5 mm²)
3.2 Function
The automatic insulation stripper cuts and strips solid, stranded and
ne-stranded conductors.

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4 Operation
4.1 Cutting cables to length
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< 2,5 mm2
2.
Cutting cables
1. Insert the end of the cable to be shortened between the two blades of
the wire cutter.
2. Firmly press the two handles together.

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4.2 Stripping cables (with solid, stranded and ne-stranded
conductors)
»Set the length stop to the required size (6 to 18 mm).
»Insert the end of the cable into the holder.
»Firmly press the two handles together.
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1. 3.
0,2 - 6 mm
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Stripping the individual conductors
»Pull the stripped cable out of the holder.
With special materials or temperature conditions, it may be necessary to
readjust the cutting depth.
»To do this, slide the ne adjustment slider to the left (“+” direction)
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Readjusting the cutting depth

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5 Maintenance
5.1 Changing the length stop
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Replacing the length stop
1. Squeeze the length stop slightly and pull it off the guide.
2. Place the new length stop onto the guide and gently press it together
until it clicks into place.
3. Check whether the length stop can be moved.
Replacing of the blades
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Installation info

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5.1.1 Replacing the top blade
1. Use small at nose pliers to pull out the top blade.
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Removing the top blade
2. Use the at nose pliers to push the new blade in at the same position.
If necessary, press it down a little with the pliers.
Note: Pay attention to the correct position. The cutting edges of the
blade must point inwards (into the tool).
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Installing the top blade

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5.1.2 Replacing the bottom blade
1. Use the metal pin provided to slide the bottom blade out from below.
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2.
Remove the bottom blade
2. Use the at nose pliers to push the new blade in at the same position
from above. If necessary, press it down a little with the pliers.
Note: Pay attention to the correct position. The cutting edges of the
blade must point outwards (away from the tool).
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2.
Installing the bottom blade
3. Dispose of the used blades properly.
4. Check that the insulation stripper is working correctly by stripping a
cable.

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6 Technical data
Technical data Unit
Article number pliers –12 62 180
Article number spare blades –12 69 21
Article number spare length stop –12 69 23
Length mm 180
Weight g151
Material housing –Plastic, glassbre-reinforced
Material blade –Special tool steel, oil-hardened
Capacity mm² 0,2 ... 6,0
AWG -24 - 10
7 Disposal
The tool can be disposed of as household waste.

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KNIPEX-Werk
C. Gustav Putsch KG
42337 Wuppertal
Tel.: +49 202 – 47 94-0
Fax: +49 202 – 47 74 94
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