Televes OSSGT, Operating Instructions Manual

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ELECTRIC-ARC FUSION SPLICER
2 Rotate the cutting blade around its axis. To do this:
- Loose the screw indicated in the picture below.
- Turn the blade by pushing it from the side (not from the
edge) using a tool to avoid getting hurt.
- Tighten the screw.
6.4 Adjusting the cleaver’s cutting blade height
By means of a fl at screwdriver, work on the screw shown
in the previous image. Turning the screw to the left will
lower the blade. Turning the screw to the right will
raise the blade. Upon a blade replacement or a position
modifi cation, you may need to readjust its height. Bear
in mind that an excessive blade height may produce
splintering or lack of cut.
6.5 Replacing the cleaver’s cutting blade
After 23.000 cuts, you may have to replace the cutting
blade. To do this, proceed as follows:
1 Once the fi bers deposit is removed, pull out the screws
indicated in the picture below:
2 Remove the piece that contains the cutting blade and,
by the means of a screwdriver, pull out the screw:
3 Replace the cutting blade and re-assemble, following
the steps descrived above in reverse order.
6.6 Stripper
You should occasionally lubricate the stripper’s axis to
allow a smooth sliding between both cutting areas. Once
lubricated, remove the excess oil and leave the tool dry .
The stripper has four working zones, as described below:
Position Description
4
Designed for cutting through 900/250 or
125

m.
3
Designed to remove the protection layer
between 3 and 1 .6mm, reaching 900

m.
2
Designed to remove the protection layer on
900 micras, reaching 250

m.
1
Designed to remove the protection layer on
250

m, reaching 125

m.
All positions are factory pre-set for a precise operation;
therefore, any problems you may fi nd with the stripping
mean the stripper is worn out and you should replace it .
Remember that for a correct stripping, the tool should be
tilted 45% in relation to the fi bre.
6.7 Battery
The equipment comes with an 11,1V
y 7800 mAh battery from factory.
6.7.1 Battery extraction
To remove the battery, push the side button shown on the
image