SECTION II. SKIVING TOOL 7S1126

TM 9-4940-544-14&P

Skiving Tool

7S1126

For use on spiral hose through 2" I.D.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKIVING TOOL 7S1126

Measure and mark skive length on hose with chalk or marker. Accurate skive Iength

IS very

Important.

Clamp hose firmly, without crushing, in a vise or by other means. The use of an arbor or mandrel may be

required on small diameter hose and care must be taken not to damage inner wall during insertion.

Adjust tension screw in handle for correct penetration through cover down to wire reinforcement.

Make initial cut counter-clockwise. This

After initial cut, reverse tool and make re-

must be square to ensure proper seating

maining cuts in a clockwise direction until

of the coupling.

cover is removed.

To sharpen, remove cutter from tool and

After removing bottom burrs, repeat pro-

smooth burrs by drawing a flat file away

cedure with a round file for the corners.

from the inside as shown.

Note: File burrs from the inside toward the outside only, otherwise the cutting surface may be damaged.