7. Using only your hands (without using the strip tool ) strip away the appropriate portions/layers of
the cable.
8. Examine the resulting cuts. The various layers, as illustrated below, should now be exposed.
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If you do not see the three distinct layers of cable, snip off the end with wire cutters, and repeat
the entire cable-stripping process.
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If stripping problems persist, the strip tool may need adjustment. In this case, refer to
in this Guide.
9. If you are using:
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FEP cable, go to Step 10 before completing Step 11.
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PVC cable, skip Step 10, and go to Step 11.
10. For plenum FEP cable, cut off an additional 3.1 mm (approximately 1/8 in) of the outer sheath with
the knife from the toolkit.
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