Stripping Insulation From Optical Fiber

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Open pliers (1).

Open lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Stripping Insulation From Optical Fiber

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Slide optical fiber (1) into stripping device (2) until flush at point (3).

Close pliers (4) fully.

Close clamping lever (5) in direction of arrow.

Open pliers (4) by one tooth notch.

Open clamping lever (5) against direction of arrow again and remove optical fiber (1).

NOTE: A stripping replacement blade set is available under number 61 4 327 .

Fig 2: Opening Clamping Lever

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