Cutting optical fibre to length

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

Pull pin (1) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 1: Folding Up Blade Retaining Link

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WARNING: Danger of injury when changing the blade.

Remove blade (1) and replace.

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Blade And Blade Installation Point

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Open hand pliers (3).

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

Close hand pliers (3) fully and keep closed.

Remove optical fibre (1).

Fig 3: Removing Optical Fibre Using Hand Pliers

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