Stripping insulation from optical fibre

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Open pliers (1).

Fig 1: Stripping Insulation From Optical Fibre

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Open lever (2) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 2: Sliding Optical Fibre Into Stripping Device

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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 fibre (1).

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