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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.

Fig 1: Pulling Pin
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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 Locating Points On Blade
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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 Fiber
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