DeWalt DCE151, Instruction Manual

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5.  Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but 

not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, 
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles 
should be kept away from charger cavities. Always 
unplug the charger from the power supply when there 
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger 
before attempting to clean.

6.  Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any 

other liquid.

Storage Recommendations

1.  The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away 

from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.

2.  For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully 

charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the 
charger for optimal results.

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 Battery packs should not be stored completely 

depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be 
recharged before use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

WARNING: 

Never modify the power tool or any part 

of it. Damage or personal injury could result.

Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a 
complete list of components.

Intended Use

Your cable stripper is designed for professional cable 
stripping applications.

DO nOT

 use under wet conditions or in presence of 

flammable liquids or gases.
Your cable stripper is a professional power tool. 

DO nOT

 let children come into contact with the tool. 

Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use 
this tool.
Compatible with Greenlee® and Ripley®  bushings.
Greenlee® is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron, Inc.  
Ripley® is a registered trademark of  Ripley Tools, LLC.

Worklight (Fig. A)

The worklight 

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 is activated when the trigger switch is 

depressed. The low, medium, and spotlight modes can be 
selected by moving the switch 

 3 

 on the foot of the tool. 

If the trigger switch remains depressed, the worklight will 
remain on in all modes.

low mode

medium mode

spotlight (high) mode

•  When in low and medium settings, the beam will 

automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger 
switch is released.

•  In spotlight mode the worklight will run for 20 minutes 

after the trigger switch is released. Two minutes before 

the worklight will shut off, it will flash twice and then 
dim. To avoid the worklight shutting off, lightly tap the 
trigger switch.

WARNING:

While using the worklight in medium 

or spotlight mode, do not stare at the light or 
place the drill in a position which may cause 
anyone to stare into the light.

 Serious eye injury 

could result.

CAUTION:

 When using the tool as a spotlight, be sure 

it is secured on a stable surface where it will not cause 
a tripping or falling hazard.

CAUTION:

 Remove all accessories from the stripping 

barrel 

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 before using the cable stripper as a spotlight. 

Personal injury or property damage could result.

Low Battery Warning

When in spotlight mode and the battery is nearing 
complete discharge, the worklight will flash twice and then 
dim. After two minutes, the battery will be completely 
discharged and the drill will immediately shut down. At this 
point, replace with a fresh battery.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, always have a 

back-up battery or secondary lighting available if the 
situation warrants it.

Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)

To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch 

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 . To turn 

the tool off, release the trigger switch, Your tool is equipped 
with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger 
switch is fully released.

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 Continuous use in variable speed range is not 

recommended. It may damage the switch and should 
be avoided.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal 
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack 
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.

 An 

accidental start-up can cause injury.

Choosing and Attaching a Bushing (Fig. B)

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of serious personal 

injury, do not use the cable cutter with any kind 
of accessory or attachment other than those 
recommended by 

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WALT

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WARNING: Blades are sharp. Keep hands away 
from cutting edges. Lacerations can occur.

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 The bushing blade has been set by the manufacture 

to be in optimum position. It is recommended that it not be 
moved unless it dulls and needs to have the blade replaced 
or debris gets stuck. Bushings B14-B24 have the blade all 
the way pushed in while bushing B1-B13 have the blade set 
at the outer most position.

To change bushings, load the appropriate bushing 
and release the pull pin, try to rotate the bushing by 
hand in order to make sure the bushing is engaged 
with the retention pin 

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