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Abstract

A hand held tool for the tensioning and severing of cable ties is provided and includes linear reciprocating means for tensioning the cable tie tail, severing means to sever the tie tail flush with the cable tie head upon the attainment of a preselected tension level in the tie tail, actuating means which operatively connects the tensioning and severing means and which is capable of both pivotal and linear movement and means for applying a restraining force to the actuating means to restrain the actuating means to pivotal movement until the preselected tension is achieved in the cable tie tail, where upon the actuating means moves linearly and actuates the severing means to sever the tie tail. In addition, a selective tension adjusting mechanism comprising a rotating axial cam having a variety of cam surfaces angularly disposed thereon which engage a fixed surface on the tool and each of which corresponds to a preselected tension level to be attained in the cable tie.

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