MicroE Mercury II 6000V - Manual (Page 31)

Page 9 Section B - PurePrecision ™ Tape Scale Installation
Cutting the PurePrecision ™ Tape Scale
B5.0
Uncoil the tape scale and cut it to the
required length using the shears provided
in the installation kit.
Securely hold the tape scale
close to the shear (at an
approximate distance of
40mm [1½ inches]) near the
point of cutting.
Orient the tape scale
perpendicular to the shear.
Cut the tape scale in a
smooth, continuous motion.
Shear held perpendicular to
the tape scale (NOT INCLINED)
Hand approximately at a
distance of 40mm-50mm
(1 1/2 inches to 2 inches)
from the cutting point
Shear held inclined,
not perpendicular,
to the tape scale
Hand too far away from cutting point