Division 1 The inspector shall:

select the appropriate size of jaw for the meshes to be measured;

ensure that the jaws are clean;

check that the gauge completes the self-test satisfactorily;

select the measuring force to be applied as follows:

1. (i)

   for active gear:

   • 20 N for mesh sizes < 35 mm,

   • 50 N for mesh sizes ≥ 35 mm and < 55 mm,

   • 125 N for mesh sizes ≥ 55 mm;

2. (ii)

   for passive gear:

   • 10 N for all mesh sizes;

verify the jaw type setting. The default setting is ‘Normal’. If small or large jaws are used, the inspector shall enter the menu and change the jaw type setting accordingly.