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Appendix F : Stripping the
Cable Sheath
Use a tube cutter to score around the cable sheath the
required length from the end (Figure F1). This will cause
the sheath to peel away at the score providing a smooth
end when the cable sheath is stripped. The correct
depth of score one third the thickness of the sheath.
Note:
Do not cut too deep with the tube cutter
as this will cause the sheath to be pushed inwards
towards the conductors, possibly resulting in cable
failure.
Figure F1: Score cable sheath
Grip the edge of the sheath between the jaws of the
sidecutters and twist clockwise, then take a new grip
and rotate through a small angle (Figure F2).
Figure F2: Grip sheath with sidecutters
