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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk
wear proper eye protection marked
of injury, always
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions: for-
ward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mechanism,
the control switch can only be adjusted when the trig-
ger is not pressed. Always allow the motor to come
to a complete stop before using the control switch.
1.
2.
3. To
lock
the trigger, push the control switch to the
For
forward
(clockwise) rotation, push the control
switch in the direction shown.
Check the direction
of rotation before use.
For
reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation, push the
control switch in the direction shown.
Check the
direction of rotation before use.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
These tools may be operated at any speed from 0
to full speed.
centre position. The trigger will not work when the
control switch is in the locked (middle) position.
Always remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance or changing accessories. Always
lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before
storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ................................................... M18 BCS
Volts............................................................ 18V DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
Charger Type................................................M18™
Operating Temperature .................... -17°C to 51°C
1.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease pressure
on the trigger. The further the trigger is pressed,
the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool,
release
the trigger.
RPM ................................................................0 -160
Stripping Length ......................... 12.7 mm - 76 mm
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
changing or removing accessories.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge
for
onl
the
y with
battery
th
.
e ch
For
arg
spe
er
-
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make
Only
sure
use
it latches
accessorie
securely
s
into place.
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Attaching and Removing Bushings
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Choose the appropriate bushing for the job.
WARNING!
the manual supplied by the bushing manufacturer.
3. To
attach
a bushing, press in bushing latch (1).
4. Insert bushing (2).
5. Rotate the bushing by hand until it locks in place (3).
1
2
3
Setting the Depth Gauge
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen depth gauge lock a half turn (counterclock-
wise). Do not remove the gauge lock.
3. Slide the depth gauge in or out to the desired
stripping length.
4. Tighten the depth gauge lock (clockwise).
WARNING
Blade is sharp. Keep hands
from cutting edges and moving
away
parts. Avoid cutting short pieces of material that
put hands near blades. Lacerations can occur.
PUSH TO CENTRE LOCK
To
start
the tool,
press
the trigger.
NOTE:
A LED
is turned on when the switch is pressed.
Stripping A Cable
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
4.
1. Install the appropriate bushing for the job.
2. Insert the battery pack.
3. Set the depth gauge to the desired strip length.
5.
electric shock and property dam-
age, do not use on live electrical lines. Tool is
NOT insulated. Contact with a live circuit could
before stripping cable.
Ensure cable is straight and remove any debris or
jacket remnants from the bushing before beginning.
Set the control switch to forward.
NOTE:
When working overhead, always be sure
that workpiece is secure, and cable ends and
remnants will not be a hazard below.
Insert the cable into the bushing and align the end
against the cutting blade inside the bushing (do
not force the cable into or past the blade before
pulling the trigger).
6. Pull the trigger to rotate the bushing while gently
feeding the cable into the tool.
7. When the stripped cable reaches the depth stop,
the blade will automatically sever the jacket evenly.
8. Release the trigger and allow tool to come to a
complete stop.
9. Remove the cable.
NOTE:
If the cable is pulled out of the tool while
it is still running, it could damage the cable.
10. If the cable gets stuck, move the control switch
to "reverse" and back the cable out of the tool.
11. If a longer strip is desired adjust depth gauge
the cable.
