Cable Repair Techniques

Cable Handling

• The outer sheath of the cable needs to be sheathed back to access the inner conductors.

Preparing the Drop

• The three pair drop needs to be scored and bent to break it apart for connection.
• The inside turn plate needs to be removed to facilitate proper connection.

Splicing

• The re-enterable splice is designed to be reusable.
• The splice contains a jelly-filled section.
• The little green cupboard-like structure in the splice houses the two little clips used to secure the wires.

Geo Ripper Series Six

• The main purpose of the Geo Ripper series six is to rip cables underground.
• The Geo Ripper series six comes with a 5.5 HP engine.
• The most popular model of the sixth series Geo Ripper is the GR6-12.
• The recommended fuel mixture for the Geo Ripper is 50:1 gasoline to oil.
• The Geo Ripper requires premium gasoline.
• The maximum depth bar size that the sixth series Geo Ripper can accommodate is 1 inch.

Safety and Maintenance

• When the chain on the Geo Ripper becomes loose, it should be tightened immediately to prevent accidents.
• If the chain on the Geo Ripper becomes loose while running, it can cause damage to the machine or injury to the operator.
• Before tightening the chain on the Geo Ripper, ensure it is clean and free of debris.
• The tool bag provided for the Geo Ripper series six does not include a torque wrench.