Step 1

Carefully lift the gage lead ribbons from the surface of the insulating material by laying the wooden handle of a cotton-tipped applicator firmly across the gage at the lead exit point, grasping each lead with tweezers , and raising the lead at a shallow angle. Avoid introducing kinks or sharp corners. While maintaining pressure with the applicator stick, gently stroke the leads from the gage toward the free ends with a pencil eraser to remove any adhesive and/or oxidation.

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