Instruction Sheet 408-8550 Hand Trim and Pointing Tool 1055815-1 Holder Base Gage Portion Holder Base Cutting Base Cutter Set Gage Pin Cutting Portion Cutting Base Pointing Portion Figure 2 Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION (Non-adjustable) Hand Trim and Pointing Tool 1055815-1 was designed to cut the insulation on RG405/U (0.085-inch) coaxial cable and "point" the center conductor of the stripped coaxial cable. NOTE 31 OCT 11 Rev B Dimensions are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets] unless otherwise designated. i Refer to Section 5, REVISION SUMMARY, for updates. 2. DESCRIPTION This tool is shipped in kit form and consists of the holder base, the cutting base, and the cutter set gage. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The kit also contain two hex wrenches. 6. Continue rotating the cutting base until you can no longer feel resisting cutting force. (This indicates that the cutting/trimming portion of the operation is complete. 7. Remove the cutting base from the holder base. NOTE The center conductor should now be exposed. i 8. Insert the the holder base into the pointing portion of the cutting base. 9. With the cable still in the holder base, turn the cutting base clockwise four or five times while applying axial pressure. 10. Remove holder base from the the pointing portion of the cutting base and re-insert it into the gage portion. 11. Turn the holder base approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise to loosen it. 3. OPERATION 1. Seat the holder base onto the gage portion of the cutting base. 2. Insert the cable into the holder base until the cable makes contact with the pin of the gage. See Figure 2. 3. Firmly turn the holder base clockwise to tighten it. 4. Remove the holder base and insert it into the cutting portion of the cutter base. 12. Remove the cable. The cable has now been trimmed and pointed to the dimensions shown in Figure 3. NOTE i If the length of the cable center conductor is shorter than .065 inches for RG-405/U cable, the tool may not be able to adequately point the cable center conductor. 5. Rotate the holder base clockwise and apply a light axial force to start the cut. (c) 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company All Rights Reserved *Trademark TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 This controlled document is subject to change. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, 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. 1 of 2 LOC B 408-8550 2. Loosen the .050-hex, set screw and retract the cutter slightly. 1.78 .127 [.070 .005] 3. Put holder base/cutting gage assembly into the cutting portion of the cutting base. 4. Push the the cutting blade into the cutter set gage. Then tighten the set screw. NOTE .381 [.015] Diameter Point The slight changes in cutting depth are determined by by how hard the cutter is pushed. i RG-405/U Cable 4.2. Cutter Replacement Figure 3 If the pointing cutter becomes dull, remove the holding screw and remove the insert. Reposition the insert so a new cutting edge rests against the tool. 4. CUTTER ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT 4.1. Cutter Adjustment NOTE The trim and pointing tool is already adjusted for most kinds of semi-rigid coaxial cable. However, if adjustment becomes necessary, proceed as follows: 1. Assemble the set gage in the holding base, as if it were a cable. There are six cutting edges per insert. i 5. REVISION SUMMARY Revisions to this instruction sheet include: * Changed company name and logo Kit Shipping Box Cutting Base Assembly Adjusting Hex Wrenches Holder Base Assembly Cutter Set Gage Figure 4 Rev B 2 of 2 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: TE Connectivity: 1055815-1