Cutting Optical Fibre To Length

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: The cutting blade must be replaced prior to each cutting of the optical fibre.

Pull pin (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Pull Pin

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Fold up blade retaining link (2) in direction of arrow.

WARNING: Risk of injury when changing the blade.

Remove blade (1) and replace.

Fig 2: Installing Blade

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Installation:

Make sure blade (1) is correctly seated on locating points (2).

Fig 3: Cutting Optical Fibre

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Open pliers (3).

Slide optical fibre (1) into cutting device (2) until insulation of optical fibre (1) butts against clamping device.

Close pliers (3) fully and keep closed.

Remove optical fibre (1).