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LDC401 & LDC401A Automated Cleavers Chapter 2: Safety
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Chapter 2 Safety
CAUTION
Damage to the diamond blade may occur if an attempt is made to cleave a coated section of fiber;
make sure that the fiber is stripped down to bare glass and is cleaned thoroughly at the point where
the blade will contact the fiber.
CAUTION
The Cleave Blade should never touch the fiber on the initial, fast move towards the fiber,
or damage to the blade could result.
WARNING
Do not place your fingers between the left Fiber Holding Block and the ruler block during the cleaving
process or they will be pinched!
CAUTION
Do not change the top insert without a bottom insert in place, the top insert can get stuck in the lower
channel.
WARNING
Use great care when working near or handling the Cleave Blade, as the diamond tip is “knife edge”
sharp and can very easily cut through skin.