Ripley UtilityTool WS6 User manual

Warning! This tool should not be used on live electrical circuits. It is not protected against electrical shock! Always use
OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than
intended. Read carefully and understand instructions before using this tool.
WS6 with WA3-DA Kit
Instruction Sheet
Note: This tool is a power or manually operated cutting device for removing polyethylene, (XLPE)cross link polyethylene, and most
(EPR) ethylene propylene rubber insulations from 15KV to 46KV cables with .900”(22.86mm) to 2.030”(52.07mm) in diameter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, the end of the cable to be stripped should be cut straight and square using
a hack-saw or curved jaw cable cutters.
Step 1. Check the bushing by sliding
it over the polyethylene insulation or
over the semi-con on EPR insulated
cable. The bushing should fit closely,
yet still rotate easily on the cable.
We recommend the use of
lubricant be used on the semi-con
over EPR cable.
Step 3. To adjust the stop bar for desired length of
conductor exposure, loosen the set screw located at
the back end of the tool with a 1/8” hex wrench. Adjust
the stop bar to the desired length of insulation to be
stripped and tighten the set screw. Up to 5-1/2” of
insulation can be removed with this tool.
Step 4. Insert the cable into the WS6 until it comes
in contact with cutting edge of the blade.
Step 5. Before stripping the insulation, adjust the blade
edge to 1/32”(.79mm) -1/16” (1.59mm) above the conductor
surface by inserting the provided 1/16” hex wrench through
the hole located beneath the tool blade. Turn the adjusting
screw in the bushing to re-position the blade.
Step 6. A Blade Lock Screw is provided with all
WS6 tools. After the blade is adjusted in Step 5,
thread the lock screw into the casting. Turn until the
end of the screw makes contact with the bottom of
the blade to secure it from movement. Avoid over-
tightening this lock screw.
Step 2. To insert the bushing into the WS6,
line up rib on the bushing with the slot on the
WS6 housing. Raise the cutting blade by
depressing outer end and insert the bushing
until it locks into place.

Step 7. Test the tool operation on a sample cable by hand. Slowly rotate the tool clockwise around
the cable to remove the insulation. Insulation will peel off the cable until the conductor reaches the stop
bar. The blade will automatically sever the insulation at the end of the cut. Observe the conductor and
insulation condition. The blade depth should be set as conservative as possible, but also deep enough
to produce a clean, square cut. Re-adjust the blade as needed.
To remove the bushing, depress the lock release
pin on the housing and slide the bushing out
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WARRANTY: RIPLEY warrants its products against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from date of shipment from the RIPLEY factory provided the product is utilized in accordance with
instructions and specified ratings.
Step 8. The tool is ready for power operation as shown above, or can be operated manually.
SW-2
Ratchet Wrench
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Model Part # Blade Blade
Part #
Rotating Stop
Bar Part #
WS 6 12900 CB 8-2 12903 12928
WS 6 with WA 1 12917 CB 8-2 12903 12928
WS 6 with WA 3 12918 CB 8-2 12903 N/A