Removing Insulation From The Shield

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Fig 1: Removing Insulation From Shield

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-- Push the locking pin -1- all the way into the rotating cutting piece.

-- Push the antenna wire -2- all the way into the rotating cutting piece. The locking pin -3- can not be seen completely.

Fig 2: Push Antenna Wire All The Way Into Rotating Cutting Piece

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-- Push the blade holder -1- against the axle of the rotating cutting segment until it locks into place. The gap -2- under the blade holder is completely closed.

-- Hold the antenna wire so that it cannot turn.

-- Turn the rotating cutting segment -3- 2 times in direction of -arrow- until it starts to turn easily.

Fig 3: Turn Rotating Cutting Segment Times In Direction Of Arrow Until It Starts To Turn Easily

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-- Pull the release pin -1-. The blade holder unlocks and separates from the antenna wire.

-- Push the locking pin -2- all the way into the rotating cutting piece. The antenna wire is pushed out of the rotating cutting segment.

-- Remove insulation from the antenna wire.

-- Remove any insulation remaining on the rotating cutting segment.