Southwire XTS-01 User manual

Operating Instructions
Contents Made in USA
Product distributed by Southwire Company, LLC
One Southwire Drive, Carrollton, GA 30119
©2016 Southwire Company, LLC. All rights reserved.
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1-855-SW-T00LS
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Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
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Cable Stripper XTS-01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information..................................................2
Description of Operation........................................................3
Identification...........................................................................3
Operating Instructions............................................................3- 5
Maintenance...........................................................................5
Specifications .........................................................................5
Replacement...........................................................................5
Warranty..................................................................................6
SAFETY FIRST
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire Tools
Assembled Products. This instruction manual and any markings on
the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices
related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
These symbols are used to call attention to related
hazards or unsafe practices related that could result
in injury or property damage. The three safety words
defined below indicate the severity of the hazard.
The message after the signal word provides
information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL
result in severe injury or death.
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOLS
Personal
safety hazards
Read and understand all of the
• Only qualified persons should use a Southwire
Cable Stripper
• Wear eye protection and a hard hat when
using this tool
• Do not use tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication
• Keep body parts and loose clothing away from
moving parts
• Always follow proper safety procedures for
operating equipment of this nature
• Keep hands clear of precision cutting blade when
rotating stripper
instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe injury or death.
Electrical Shock Hazards
• This is not an insulated tool, contact with live circuits could result in
severe injury or death.
• Do not add extensions (cheaters) to the handles. Using excessive force may result in
injury or damage to the tool. If excessive force is required to strip cable, verify blade depth
and adjust to type and thickness of material being removed.
• Make sure to wear proper eye protection and clear the area around the remnant opening.
CAUTION

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
IDENTIFICATION
1. Precision Blade Adjustable Thumb Screw
2. Solid Unibody Aluminum Frame
3. Precision Cutting Blade
4. Bottom Adjustable V Shape Cable Clamp
5. Cable Sizing Thumb Screw
6. Depth Adjuster Stop
7. Depth Adjuster Lock
The XT Cable Stripper is made for end and mid-span termination of 600 volt
1/0 to 1000kcmil or outside diameter sizes from (.33”-1.284”).
Works on THHN, XHHW, RHH, RHW, and USE jackets.
1.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3. 2.
SETUP AND OPERATION
1. Turn blade adjustment thumb screw
counter-clockwise, to fully retract
Precision Cutting Blade.
2. Turn cable sizing thumb screw
counter-clockwise to open V shape
cable clamp.
3. Insert cable.
4. Terminations
4A. For End-Termination: Place wire
into V shape clamp with end of
wire below precision cutting blade.
Disengage the depth adjuster lock
by turning it counter-clockwise.
Then rotate the depth adjuster in
place and set depth adjuster
relative to precision cutting blade.
Once desired depth is attained,
secure the depth adjuster lock
by turning it clockwise.
SETUP AND OPERATION cont.
5. Engage V shape cable clamp by turning cable sizing thumb screw
clockwise until cable is secured.
NOTE: Do not overtighten sizing
thumb screw as this may cause
binding during operation.
6. Set the precision blade adjustable
thumb screw until blade touches
the outer jacket of the cable.
7. Rotate complete tool clockwise
to start stripping cable.
NOTE: small adjustments may
be required to achieve required
depth of cut.
Adjustments can be made by
turning the precision blade
adjustable thumb screw
clockwise.
4B. For Mid-Span: Align precision
cutting blade to start of desired
cut.
Note: cutting blade will travel
towards the solid unibody
aluminum frame.

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9. Release V shape cable clamp
by turning counter clockwise
to remove stripper.
8A. For End-Termination this can
be accomplished with the depth
adjuster stop.
8B. For Mid-Span place a gloved
hand against unibody frame
while continuing to turn
stripper clockwise.
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep tool clean and dry.
2. Oil moving parts occasionally.
3. To help reduce potential friction and make stripping easier,
apply a small amount of grease to the V shaped clamp.
4. Do not alter the blade angles.
ADDITIONAL HELP
• Model# XTS-01
• Stock # 64984901
SPECIFICATIONS
• Height: 8.5”
• Weight: 1.3 lbs.
• Capacity: 1/0-1000 kcmil
(.33”-1.284” Diameter)
• Length: 2.25”
• Width: 2”
REPLACEMENT BLADE
XTS-01RB 59368901 XTS-01 REPLACEMENT BLADE KIT
WARRANTY ON SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT
Five-Year Limited Warranty on Contractor Equipment
Under Southwire’s Contractor Equipment 5-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC warrants that
all Southwire Contractor Equipment will be free from manufacturer defects for a period of five (5) years from
the date of the original end user’s purchase. The following products are excluded from this 5-Year Limited
Warranty and are subject to separate warranty terms: rope, blades, dies, draw studs, grips,
Southwire Contractor Equipment electronic components, and Material Boxes. Under this 5-Year Limited
Warranty, the following are also excluded and Southwire Company, LLC will have no liability for any of the
following: normal wear and tear resulting from product use and damage arising out of misuse, abuse,
modification, and improper product maintenance. This warranty also does not cover Southwire Contractor
Equipment products that have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its
authorized third party designee. This 5-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or enforceable by any
person other than the product’s original end user.
One-Year Limited Warranty on Rope, Blades, Dies, Draw Studs, Grips, and Southwire Contractor
Equipment Electronic Components
Under this 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC warrants that all Southwire Ropes, Blades,
Dies, Draw Studs, Grips, and Southwire Contractor Equipment Electronic Components will be free from
manufacturer defects for a period of one-year from the date of the original end user’s purchase. Under this
1-Year Limited Warranty for the aforementioned Southwire Contractor Equipment items, the following are
excluded and Southwire Company, LLC will have no liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear
resulting from product use and damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper product
maintenance. This warranty also does not cover Southwire Contractor Equipment that has been modified
by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized third party designee. This 1-Year Limited
Warranty is not transferrable to or enforceable by any person other than the product’s original end user.
Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential, Indirect, Special and Punitive Damages
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS
WILL BE MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THE
RELEVANT WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY SECTION. SOUTHWIRE
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Warranty Claim Information /How Do You Get Service?
For all warranty, customer service, and product return authorizations and inquiries,
please contact Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products at:
Southwire Tools & Assembled Products
840 Old Bremen Rd.
Carrollton, GA, 30117
Phone Number: 1.855.SW.Tools
1. All warranty claims must be approved by Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products
Warranty Department prior to return of product. If Southwire determines that a product
is defective, Southwire will, at its option, repair or replace defective products or defective
product components, free of charge.
2. Upon approval, Southwire will issue a Product Return Authorization Form which will
include instructions on how and where to return the product. The product serial number
and the original date of delivery must be set forth on the Product Return Authorization Form.
3. Southwire will cover standard freight charges (FedEx Ground rate) incurred in connection
with products that Southwire ultimately determines to be defective.
4. All defective components and defective products that Southwire replaces under
these Warranties will become Southwire’s property and will be retained by Southwire.
Fixing Your Product When it is Out of Warranty
Southwire is happy to provide information about where a purchaser can send a product for repair
at consumers’ own expense, please contact 1.855.SW.tools
or visit www.southwiretools.com/tools/home.do for more information about
servicing for Southwire Products.
SETUP AND OPERATION cont.