Instruction Sheet JacKnack Telecommunications 408-10326 Cable Preparation Tool 2119000-1 06 DEC 13 Rev B PROPER USE GUIDELINES Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available. 3. STRIPPING THE CABLE JACKET (Figure 2) Cable Filler Flange NOTE Shear Cavity Plunger The JacKnack tool is capable of stripping the cable jacket of cables ranging from an outer diameter of 4.83-10.16 mm .190-.400 in 1. To strip the cable jacket, depress the plunger using the finger loop and the housing flanges. Wire Hook 2. While the plunger is extended, place the cable in the cable jacket stripping cavity. Cable Jacket Outer Housing Stripping Cavity 3. Release the plunger, allowing the plunger to retract and the cable jacket stripping blade to pierce the cable jacket. Figure 1 4. Rotate the tool around the wire in either direction as indicated by the arrow shown in 1. INTRODUCTION Figure 2. Rotating the tool toward the larger JacKnack Telecommunications Cable Preparation arrow provides a deeper cut while rotating Tool 2119000-1 is designed to strip the cable jacket, the tool toward the smaller arrow provides a cut the cable filler, and untwist twisted wire pairs in shallower cut. most Category 5 and Category 6 telecommunications CAUTION cable. Read these instructions thoroughly before Care should be taken to avoid cutting or nicking wire using the tool. insulation. A good practice is to score the cable jacket without breaking through the cable jacket. The cable 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) jacket can be easily removed by hand after scoring. The JacKnack tool consists of an outer housing, a 5. After the cable jacket is cut, depress the plunger, a cable jacket stripping cavity, a cable filler plunger again to allow the cable to be shear cavity, and a wire hook. The plunger has a loop removed from the cable jacket stripping that is designed to accept a user s finger and the cavity. outer housing has two flanges to accept user s fingers. When the plunger is depressed, the cable 6. Remove the cable jacket portion from the jacket stripping cavity opens, the cable filler shear cable. blade actuates, and the wire hook extends. The tool is designed to fit comfortably on a user s hand 4. CUTTING THE CABLE FILLER (Figure 3) throughout the entire preparation and termination process. 1. Bend the twisted pairs away from the cable filler. Directional Arrow Cable Figure 2 2013 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 2 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 408-10326 2. To cut the cable filler, place the cable filler into the cable filler shear cavity. 3. Depress the plunger using the finger loop and the housing flanges to extend the shear blade and cut the cable filler. NOTE To minimize the length of the cable filler after the cut, the cable should be pushed against the housing. CAUTION Figure 5 Do not attempt to cut wires or any other object except for cable filler material in the cable filler shear. 6. REPLACING THE CABLE JACKET STRIPPING BLADE (Figure 6) Cable Filler Cable Filler Shear DANGER Care should be taken while handling the cable jacket stripping blade, as it can be very sharp. 1. To remove the old blade, loosen the blade holding screw and remove the blade through the cable jacket stripping cavity. 2. Place the new blade through the cable jacket stripping cavity into the position of the old blade. Figure 3 3. Replace the blade holding screw. 5. UNTWISTING TWISTED WIRE PAIRS (Figures 4 & 5) NOTE 1. To untwist a twisted wire pair, depress the For best performance, the stripping blade should be plunger using the finger loop and the placed as far as possible toward the wire hook end of housing flanges to extend the wire hook. the tool before fully tightening the blade holding screw. 2. Place the twisted wire pair in the wire hook Stripping Blade and release the plunger to clamp the wires. See Figure 4. Wire Hook Blade Holding Screw Figure 6 7. ORDERING INFORMATION/REPLACEMENT PARTS The only part that is replaceable is the cable jacket Figure 4 stripping blade 231674-2. Order this part or additional 3. Twirl the tool around a finger using the finger JacKnack tools through your TE Representative, or loop to untwist the twisted wire pair, as call 1-800-526-5142, or send a facsimile of your shown in Figure 5. purchase order to 1-717-986-7605, or write to: 4. To release the wires from the wire hook, CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035) depress the plunger and remove the wires. TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PO BOX 3608 NOTE HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608 The JacKnack tool can also assist in placing the untwisted wires into the Lacing Fixture (Part Number 8. REVISION SUMMARY 1673956-1) of a TE SL Mod Jack Tool (Part Number 1725150-1) before releasing the wires from the wire New logo hook. 2 of 2 Rev B