20 | SWIFT K33A ALL IN ONE FUSION SPLICER
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K33A FIBER CLEAVER OPERATION
Open cover and set the holder containing stripped fi ber into the cleaving position. Be sure
the fi ber is properly placed perpendicular to the clever blade and it is laying over the chip
collection box located at the right side of the body.
Press the cover to cleave the fi ber and push the button on the self-rotating blade cleaver.
Open the cover and check the result.
Take out the cut fi ber and holder. Be careful not to contaminate the fi ber with dust or
foreign substance. The fi ber shards are collected in the slide-type chip-box placed at the
side of Swift K33A body. Be sure to get the shard into the collection box, if it does not fall in
automatically use tweezers to put it in the collection box.
K33A BLADE REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT
Remove worn out blade by unscrewing fi xing bolts as shown below picture. At this time,
move the slide part to the left-hand side.
Install new blade in the reverse manner of removing. (Two blades as a pair at top and bottom).
Make sure that both blades fi t tightly in place in order to achieve a good strip result.
HANDLING & STORAGE
Use care in the handling and storage of parts including the cleaver blade and the heater
as they can affect the operation and use of the K33A.
Do not apply excessive weight or subject the K33A to extreme impact when handling
and transporting. Keep the K33A clean and free of dust and debris to ensure consistent
performance.
Store the K33A in its toolbox when not in use which will increase the life of the equipment.
