
Stock Code: FTS
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model | FTS |
| Product Type | Fiber Optic Buffer Tube Scorer |
| Part No. | 80980 |
| Buffer Tube Diameter Range | 1.6 mm – 6.0 mm |
| Adjustment Required | None; operates across the stated diameter range without any adjustment |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Warranty | One year from date of shipment from the factory against defective materials and workmanship |
| Operation | |
| Opening the Scoring Gap | Depress the two legs at the grip pads so the U-shaped ends bypass each other and form the tube scoring opening |
| Inserting the Tube | Insert the tube, then relax the grip on the legs to close the tool and engage the scoring blade |
| Scoring | Slowly rotate the tool in a forward direction for approximately 2–4 revolutions (fewer or more revolutions may be needed depending on tube size or material) |
| Removing the Tube | Depress the tool legs once again to remove the tube |
| Breaking and Separating | Firmly grasp the tube at either side of the score and gently flex it to break it at the score; separate the tube sections to access the fibers |
| Safety Warnings | |
| Electrical Use | Not to be used on live electrical circuits; it is not protected against electrical shock |
| Protective Equipment | Always use OSHA/ANSI or other industry approved eye protection when using the tool |
| Intended Use | Not to be used for purposes other than intended; read and understand the instructions carefully before use |




