Cutting optical fibre to length

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

Pull pin (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Folding Up Blade Retaining Link

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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: Removing Blade

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Installation:

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

Open pliers (3).

Fig 3: Cutting Optical Fibre

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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).