Trimming the excess flush with the head is the correct way. It's not perfect, but it is much safer than leaving a sharp stub sticking out.
The absolute worst thing is to trim at any angle other than 90 degrees -- doing that creates a small knife.
Trimming the excess flush with the head is the correct way. It's not perfect, but it is much safer than leaving a sharp stub sticking out.
The absolute worst thing is to trim at any angle other than 90 degrees -- doing that creates a small knife.
We call them thorns, and it's to keep other people out of the wiring closet!