Using a stripping tool, place the end of the wire (about 1/4 inch) into the hole, clamp down on it, then pull the insulation away.
Wiring Basics: Stripping and Crimping
By Matthew Wright, About.com
In order to make an electrical connection, you need to strip away part of the rubber insulation at the end of the wire.
Index: Wiring Basics: Stripping and Crimping
- Stripping the Wires
- The Twist
- Crimp the Connection
- Taping It Up
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