Basic Operation 7. Fiber Cleaving (1) To unlock the cutting lever, press it gently and slide the stopper. Cutting lever
Stopper (2) Push the slide button until it locks. (3) Set the stripped optical fiber on the cleaver. • Confirm the sheath of fiber is not on pad when fiber holder is used.
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(4) Press down the cutting lever. (5) Release the pressure on the cutting lever. A spring force will bring it to its open position. (6) The scrap collector rollers drive the fiber scrap into the fiber scrap container box automatically when the cutting lever is raised. • Do not put fingers in the driving area of the slide button as personal injury may result. • After pressing it half way down, releasing the pressure on the cutting lever may result in bad cleaving quality. • Discard the fiber scrap container box contents frequently. • If using the CT-30A, align the end of the fiber coating to the position on the graduated scale for the desired cleave length.
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