TE Connectivity 734185-1 User manual

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Instruction Sheet
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LOC B
Wire Stripper 734185-1 408-8907
03 OCT 11 Rev B
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Wire Stripper 734185-1 is designed to strip wire sizes
28-10 AWG. Read these instructions thoroughly before
using the tool.
All dimensions on this document are in metric units
[with U.S. customary units in brackets].
2. DESCRIPTION
The tool, which has a retracting jaw type hand
operated wire stripper, automatically strips wire sizes
28-10 AWG with minor adjustments. Wire ends can be
stripped up to 16 mm [.625 in.].
3. WIRE CUTTING AND STRIPPING
Forproperoperationofthetool,jawsandinsulation
must be free of lubrication.
1. Insert wire into the cutting blades and squeeze
handles to cut. See Figure 1.
Keep fingers away from blades at all times.
2. To strip insulation, adjust the stripping blade
depth for the insulation thickness at the top of the
tool. Slide the insulation thickness adjustment
regulator as follows:
•Thin-Rear Position (toward handles)
•Normal-Center Position
•Thick-Forward Position
3. To adjust the strip length, move the wire stop by
squeezing the top tabs with fingers and sliding wire
stop to the desired measured wire length. Refer to
Figure 2.
Insulation Thickness
Adjustment Indicator
Upper
Stripping
Jaw
Front of
Tool
Lower
Stripping
Jaw Cutting
Blades
Wire
Stop
NOTE
i
NOTE
i
DANGER
STOP
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 2
4. To strip wire, insert wire into front of tool until it
makes contact with the wire stop.
5. Squeeze handle firmly while holding wire
stationary.
6. Re-adjust the insulation thickness adjustment
regulator and wire stop if necessary.
4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Wire Stripper 734185-1 requires no special
maintenance. After use, remove stripped wire and
check to ensure insulation slug has been ejected from
the jaws. Store tool in a clean, dry area.
If the stripping jaws are damaged, replace with Wire
Stripper Blade Assembly 1424946-1. See Figure 3.
For ordering information, refer to Section 6,
ORDERING INFORMATION / REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
Figure 3
5. REMOVAL / INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT JAWS
5.1. Jaw Removal (Figure 4 and Figure 5)
1. Open the jaws and position the tool as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Remove the wire stop by squeezing the top tabs
together and lifting the stop from the jaws.
3. Remove the upper stripping jaw by positioning a
screwdriver (on the label side of the tool) between
the tool housing and the jaw.
4. Rotate the screwdriver clockwise and disengage
the upper stripping jaw from the pivot.
5. Remove the upper stripping jaw and the spring.
6. Remove the lower stripping jaw by positioning a
screwdriver near the rear of the lower jaw. Using a
clockwise twisting motion, loosen and remove the
jaw from the pivot pin.
Figure 4
5.2. Jaw Installation (Figure 6)
1. Install the lower stripping jaw, with the pivot pin.
2. Position the spring into the throat of the lower
stripping jaw.
3. Position the upper stripping jaw, about 90_ to the
upper tool housing, with the pivot hole end towards
you.
WEAR SAFETY EYE PROTECTION when
installing the compressed spring as instructed in
Steps 4 through 6.
Wire Stop
(Adjustable)
Strip
Length
Wire
Pivot
Spring
Wire Stop
Strip
Blades
Wire
Stop
Upper
Stripping
Jaw
Pivot
DANGER
STOP

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Figure 5
4. Insert the spring into the upper stripping jaw by
bending it at an angle as shown in Figure 6.
5. While maintaining spring pressure, rotate the
upper stripping jaw pivot counterclockwise, and
engage the pivot pin.
6. Ensure that the upper stripping jaw is in proper
position in the tool housing.
7. Replace the wire stop.
6. ORDERING INFORMATION / REPLACEMENT PARTS
The only part that is replaceable is Wire Stripper Blade
Assembly 1424946-1. Order this part or additional wire
strippers through your TE Connectivity
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
7. REVISION SUMMARY
•Deleted text in Section 2, DESCRIPTION
Figure 6
Upper
Stripping
Jaw
Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Lower
Stripping
Jaw
Top View
Side View
Upper Jaw
(About 90º to Tool)
Spring at
Angle
Pivot Pin