Always Moving Forward ®

Operating Manual
Please Read Before Operating Unit

Model 824 Portable Coaxial Cable Stripper

Service and All Spare Parts Available

Phone: (315) 454-3237

The Eraser Company, Inc. Fax: (315) 454-3090
PO Box 4961/ Oliva Drive Website: www.eraser.com
Syracuse, NY 13221, USA E-mail: [email protected]
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PORTABLE BATTERY
OPERATED COAXIAL
Always Moving Forward® CABLE STRIPPER

ORDERING INFORMATION
RC2000 (824)���������������������������� Portable stripper kit,
 includes stripper with standard battery pack,
 110V charger, DC power charger cord,
 and carrying case

RP5710����������������� Additional Battery Charger, 110V

RI5000������������� Replacement Standard Battery Pack
RI2040���� Standard Battery Pack with Charger, 110V
RI6711���������������������������������������� Replacement Blade
NR0014���������������������������������Replacement Blade for
 Semi-Rigid Cutter Head
RI2091���������������Replacement Hand Driver, Finished
RI0056���������� Optional AC to DC power supply, 110V
RP2036����������� Battery charger, Europe (except UK)

SPECIFICATIONS
Cable diameters:
Maximum�����������������������������������������0.430” (10.9mm)
 larger diameter available as custom
Minimum������������������������������������������0.030” (0.76mm)
Maximum strip length 0.965" (24.5mm) standard,
 longer lengths available as custom Cutter heads must be ordered separately
Minimum strip length�����������������������0.050” (1.27mm) (one required per machine)
 dependent on material, diameter and construction RI2047������������� Cutter head with a UV or V size hole
Decibel Rating���������������������������������������������� 82dB(A)  (0.351-0.445 dia.)
Power������������������ Rechargeable NiCad battery pack RI2056�������� Cutter head with the strip length of .070
 with trickle-charger, 14 hour charge cycle,  or less between blades
 AC to DC power supply, 10V DC output RI2074����������������� Cutter head for stripping 735 coax
 (for use with Kings connectors)
Size of stripper RI2075����������������� Cutter head for stripping 734 coax
with standard battery pack or AC attached:  (for use with Kings connectors)
Length���������������������������������������������� 9-1/2" (241mm) RI2070����������������� Cutter head for stripping 735 coax
Diameter at body���������������������������������������2" (51mm)  (for use with Trompeter connectors)
Diameter at head���������������������������������������3" (76mm) RI2071����������������� Cutter head for stripping 734 coax
Size of AC to DC Power Supply����������������� 10"x4"x4"  (for use with Trompeter connectors)
(254mmx102mmx102mm) RI3040����������������� Single level semi rigid cutter head
RI3041���������������������Two level semi rigid cutter head
Weight of stripper: RI3042������������������������� Single level coax cutter head
With standard battery pack�������������������� 2 lbs. (910g) RI3043�����������������������������Two level coax cutter head
With AC Power�������������������������������� 1 lb. 6oz. (609g) RI3044���Two level coax cutter head (braid exposed)
Weight of AC to DC power supply������ 10 lbs. (4.5Kg) RI3045��������������������������Three level coax cutter head

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SET-UP: NOTE: This cap has reverse threads to keep it from
Depending on the exact unit ordered, the portable coming loose during operation, be sure to turn the
coaxial cable stripper will come complete with a cap clockwise to remove it. With cap removed, drop
driver, Ni-Cad battery pack (or A/C to D/C power the cutter head into the driver, seating the drive
supply), A/C charger with plug and D/C adaptor coupling into the hex shaped driver. Replace the top
charger. The tool may or may not be packaged in a cap onto the driver. The unit is now ready for use.
plastic carrying case, depending on model ordered.
OPERATION:
SET-UP FOR BATTERY OPERATION: Safety glasses or other suitable eye protection
NOTE: Battery operation is designed for light to should be worn when operating this unit. The
medium production applications on small cables cutter head works with centrifugal force to cause the
or semi-rigid cables under .141"(3.58mm) OD. For blade cartridge to cut into the cable at predetermined
larger diameter cables, or heavy production use, the strip lengths and depths to strip the cable. The
A/C to D/C power supply, or the Model 1246 Bench spacing of the blades for strip lengths is determined
unit should be used. by the application and is fixed. The depth of the
blades, however, can be adjusted by use of the blade
The Ni-Cad battery pack is fully charged at the adjusting screws found on the cutter head blade
factory and should not need charging before use. If cartridge. To operate the unit, insert a piece of the
it is necessary to remove the battery pack from the cable to be stripped into the cutter head until it hits
driver, unscrew it, following the label instructions the strip stop. NOTE: Hold cable firmly and present
on the tool. The battery pack contains a ring loop to it to the cutter head straight for best results. Turn the
facilitate attachment to a balancer, tool belt, etc. For unit on by pressing the switch on the driver, and hold
protection purposes, the ring loop is covered with the switch in the ON position for four to five seconds
tape during shipment, remove this tape before use. to allow the cutter head to fully complete the strips.
To install the cutter head into the tool, remove the Release the switch. When the cutter head has come
top cap from the driver. to a complete stop, remove the cable from the tool
and remove the slugs using fingers or a suitable tool.
NOTE: This cap has reverse threads to keep it from
coming loose during operation, be sure to turn the Remove the slugs starting from the end and working
cap clockwise to remove it. With the cap removed, inwards.
drop the cutter head into the driver, seating the drive
coupling into the hex shaped driver. Replace the top NOTE: Occassionally slugs may be removed during
cap onto the driver. The unit is now ready for use. the stripping operation and will be caught in the blade
cartridge. To remove them, turn the driver on end
SET-UP FOR AC OPERATION: and lightly tap the top cap with your hand to cause
NOTE: Use of the A/C to D/C power supply is the slugs to fall out of the cutter head. Repeated
recommended for larger diameter cables or heavy use of the tool to remove slugs during stripping may
production applications. The A/C to D/C power cause damage to the driver due to small pieces of
supply imparts more power to the driver than the braid falling into the gears and jamming them. Such
regular battery pack. damage is not covered by warranty.

If the optional A/C to D/C power supply has been Examine the strip. If any of the blades have cut in too
purchased, first attach the driver of the unit to the far or not far enough, remove the cutter head from the
power supply pack by screwing them together (do not driver and use a small screwdriver to adjust the blade
overtighten). Plug the female end of the IEC cord into depth via the blade adjusting screws located on the
the IEC connector on the power supply, and plug the blade cartridge. Turn screws about 1/4 turn clockwise
male plug into the electrical supply. Check that the to bring the blade deeper or 1/4 turn counterclockwise
unit is plugged into the appropriate electrical supply. to retract the blade.
To install the cutter head into the driver, remove the
top cap from the driver.

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The center conductor length can also be adjusted if TO CHARGE WITH TRICKLE CHARGER: The
necessary. To do this, turn the screw located in the A/C Trickle Charger requires a 14-hour charge
plastic V drive coupling of the cutter head. The screw cycle from dead discharge. The Battery Pack may
is accessed through a hole in the plastic coupling. be charged either while attached to the Driver or
separately. If attached to the Driver, the Driver may
NOTE: Do not back the screw out past the end of be used while also being charged. To remove the
the cutter head coupling. Doing so will cause the Battery Pack for charging, unscrew it from the Driver
head not to seat properly in the driver and may as per the affixed removal label. When the battery
result in damage to the driver gears. After making is removed from the Driver, use the plastic cap
any required blade depth and center conductor provided to cover the electrical contacts, this will
length adjustments, replace the cutter head in the prevent accidental shorting of the battery pack.
driver. Using a clean piece of cable; test again.
Repeat adjustment procedure until desired results When using the wall outlet charger, plug the end of
are achieved. the charger into the socket located at the bottom
of the Battery Pack and plug the charger into the
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: wall outlet. A green LED located next to the charger
LARGE DIAMETER OR STIFF CABLES: The socket will light up on the Battery Pack to indicate
cutter head works best when the cable is presented the Battery is charging.
straight. Any curvature, as is often found in large
and stiff cables, will cause cuts that are too deep on Shorter charge cycles than the full 14 hour charge
one side and not deep enough on the other. Smaller are acceptable, however, maximum performance
cable with curvature will usually be straightened by from the Battery Pack is best obtained if the Battery
the cutter head blades as they strip. is occasionally fully discharged prior to charging. If
the Battery is partially discharged and then charged
LARGE DIAMETER, SEMI-RIGID OR SOFT on a regular basis, its strip capacity per charge
FLEXIBLE CABLES: These types of cables can can be reduced due to the crystalline memory of
cause drag on the blades due to their construction. the Battery. If this occurs, the Battery may be "re-
Stripping results may be unsatisfactory or freshed" by completely discharging the Cells before
inconsistent due to the drag. This problem can be re-charging.
helped by applying a small amount of lubricant to
the cable end before inserting it into the cutter head. NOTE: The Battery may not perform to stated
White Teflon grease or silicone lubricant are two specifications under low temperature conditions.
good choices to reduce drag and improve stripping
results on these types of cables. Use of lubricant DRIVER: Periodically check inside Cutter Head
is especially required when stripping semi-rigid Housing for debris build up and clean as necessary.
cable to reduce the friction of the metal cable jacket Do not use solvents to clean plastic parts, this can
against the cutter head tube and blades. cause both cosmetic and structural problems. Use
of glass or furniture type cleaners is recommended.
MAINTENANCE:
! CAUTION: BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE UNIT
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
BE SURE TO EMPLOY APPROPRIATE ANTI-
STATIC PROCEDURES/DEVICES WHEN
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING UNIT.

BATTERY PACK CHARGING: The 824 Battery

Pack is a 6.0V Ni-Cad Rechargeable battery. It may
be recharged by use of the 110V or 230V A/C Trickle
Charger. The battery will last for 500 to 1000 charge
cycles and produce approximately 150 to 200 strips
per charge.

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A/C TO D/C POWER SUPPLY: No periodic all local codes and ordinances.Do not modify the plug
maintenance is required on the Power supply. provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper
Should the A/C Power Supply fail to work, check first outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
the fuse located in the IEC connector (1 Amp/ 115V connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
or 2 Amp /230V). Ensure that the proper voltage is can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor
supplied to the Power Supply as indicated on the with or without yellow strips is the equipment-
label and that the IEC Plug is fully inserted into the grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
IEC Jack. Keep vent louvers free from obstruction to electric cord plug is necessary, do not connect the
ensure adequate air flow for cooling. equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

CUTTER HEAD: No special maintenance is Check with a qualified electrician or service

required to the Cutter Head. This Cutter Head is all personnel if the grounding instructions are not
metal and can be cleaned with any type cleaning completely understood or if in doubt as to whether
material except for the bottom "V" Coupling which is the tool is properly grounded.
plastic. Special care should be taken to ensure that
this plastic part does not come into contact with any Use only 3-wire extension cords, that have 3-prong
solvent. The part number label may be damaged by grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept
cleaning. the tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn
cords.
Ensure that no slugs or pieces of braid are stuck
in the head, which can cause stripping problems. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Replace blades as necessary. See below for blade
replacement instructions. ATTACH ALL GUARDS Never operate any unit
unless all applicable blade guards are securely
BLADE REPLACEMENT: To replace one or more attached.
blades in the cutter head, first remove the head
from the driver. To access the blade cartridge use BE SURE UNIT IS SECURED TO BENCH Use key
a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three slots or mounting holes as applicable to the unit in
screws holding the top plate onto the cutter head. use, and secure firmly to the work bench.
Remove the top plate and lift the blade cartridge
up and out of the bottom plate. Back out the REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
adjustment screws, remove spring material and lift Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
out cutting blades. Replace with new blades. Re- adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
install spring material under blades, install cartridge, before turning it on.
replace top plate with screws.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and
NOTE: Install two machine screws in the silver benches invite accidents.
standoff and the plastic standoff. Install coarse
thread screw in the lead standoff. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a DON'T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safer at the rate for which it was designed.
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don't force the tool
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding or attachment to do a job for which it was not
conductor and a grounded plug. designed.

The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that DON'T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with balance at all times.

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DISCONNECT TOOLS Before servicing; when TROUBLESHOOTING:

changing accessories, such as blades, wheels,
cutter, and the like. PROBLEM: Strip not deep enough.
SOLUTIONS:
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL 1) Adjust blade depth screws on cutter head
STARTING Be sure switch is in off position before clockwise.
plugging unit in. 2) Increase driver "on" time.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the PROBLEM: Strips too deep.

operating manual for recommended accessories. The SOLUTIONS:
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. 1) Adjust blade depth screw on cutter head counter
clockwise.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use 2) Decrease driver "on" time.
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will PROBLEM: Strips inconsistent.
operate properly and perform its intended function- SOLUTIONS:
check for alignment of moving parts, binding of 1) Check that cable is straight.
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and 2) Use lubricant on large cables or semi-rigid cables.
any other conditions that may affect its operation. 3) Check there are no slugs or debris caught in cutter
A guard or other part that is damaged should be head.
properly repaired or replaced.
PROBLEM: Cutter head jammed.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL UNATTENDED Turn power SOLUTION: Clean out slugs from cutter head.
off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
IMPORTANT: NO LIABILITY WILL BE INCURRED
WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose BY THE ERASER CO. FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY A PRODUCT
jewelry that might get caught in moving parts. WHICH HAS BEEN SET UP, OPERATED, AND/OR
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective INSTALLED CONTRARY TO ERASER'S WRITTEN
hair covering to contain long hair. INSTRUCTION MANUAL, OR WHICH AS BEEN
SUBJECTED TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES: Everyday ACCIDENT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN REPAIRED
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they OR ALTERED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN
are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask ERASER, OR WHICH HAS BEEN USED IN A
if stripping operation is dusty. MANNER OR FOR A PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE
PRODUCT WAS NOT DESIGNED.

The Eraser Company, Inc. Phone: (315) 454-3237

PO Box 4961/ Oliva Drive Fax: (315) 454-3090
Syracuse, NY 13221, USA Website: www.eraser.com
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 CUTTER HEAD ASSIGNMENT FORM

To Process your stripping head order accurately please provide the following:

• The actual strip dimensions, the outside diameter (O.D.) of your cable and any tolerance requirements
• Use the appropriate diagram based on the number of strip levels required
• Specify inch or metric
• Please fill out your company’s name, signature and date

*A = _____
ONE LEVEL
*B = _____ Dia. COAX OR
SEMI-RIGID
*Strip Dimensions

*A = _____
TWO LEVEL
*B = _____ (DIELECTRIC EXPOSED)
COAX OR SEMI-RIGID
C = _____ Dia.
*Strip Dimensions

*A = _____

*B = _____ TWO LEVEL

(BRAID EXPOSED)
C = _____ Dia. COAX

*Strip Dimensions

*A = _____

*B = _____ THREE LEVEL

COAX OR JACKETED
*C = _____ SEMI-RIGID

D = _____ Dia.
*Strip Dimensions

Bench: Hand: The Eraser Company, Inc.

PO Box 4961 / 123 Oliva Drive
Tolerance Required = +/- . /Inch or Metric (Circle One) Syracuse, NY 13221, USA
Phone: (315) 454-3237
Company Name: Fax: (315) 454-3090
Website: www.eraser.com
Customer Signature: Date:
E-mail: [email protected]