QCST
QUICK CHANGE Coring/Stripping Tool
Warning:
Never use this tool on live electrical circuits; it is not
insulated against electrical shock. Always
use OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection when using tools. This tool is not to be used for
purposes other than intended. Please read and understand instructions before operating this tool.
U.S. Design Patent D431,441
The Quick Change Coring/Stripping Tool accurately strips the jacket, cores out the dielectric, strips and bevels the
aluminum sheath in the same operation. The
QCST
standard tool is designed to work manually or with drill operation
and will strip non-jacketed, jacketed and flooded cables. A
QCST-R
ratchet tool is also available.
Assembly:
The enclosed tool has been shipped in two parts. The handle must be inserted into the tool body and
fastened in place with set screw “A” above using the hex wrench supplied with the tool.
Drill Operation:
See instructions on reverse side.
Note:
The QCST comes with a chamfered strip stop. A 1” (25.4mm) strip stop is installed for sizes 412-
750. A 1-1/16” (27mm) strip stop is installed for sizes 840 -1160.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS-Non Flooded Jacketed Cable
1
. Cut the cable with a Cablematic CXC or CXC-1 cable cutter keeping the cable end as round as possible.
Some distortion is allowable as long as the cable is round enough to enter the tool through the front guide.
2
. Position the tool over the cable end and rotate clockwise with a slight forward pressure. The tool will then
begin to remove the jacket material. After a few rotations the dielectric material and aluminum sheath strip will
begin.
3
. The tool will stop stripping when the center conductor has reached the stop. At this point, the proper strip
dimensions have been reached. With a slight forward pressure, continue to rotate the tool one complete turn to
insure a square edge and allow the stripped material to break free from the cable.
4
. Remove the tool and clean off any remaining dielectric material from the center conductor using the
Cablematic CC-100 Center Conductor Cleaner or CC-200 Center Conductor Scraper. The cable is now ready
for connector installation.
Warning:
Never use this tool on live electrical circuits; it is not
insulated against electrical shock. Always use
OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection when using tools. This tool is not to be used for purposes other
than intended. Please read and understand instructions before operating this tool.
Set Screw A
Set Screw B
See other side
QJST is color coded to
indicate cable size and is
removed for flooded
cable jacket stripping
