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.
Fold up blade retaining link (2) in direction of arrow.
WARNING:
Risk of injury when changing the blade.
Remove blade (1) and replace.
Installation:
Make sure blade (1) is correctly seated on locating points (2).
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).