English / USA
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Curves must be cut in several
straight passes, taking care to
ensure that the cutting wheel does
not become wedged.
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Cutting round and hollow
workpieces
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Pipes and round objects, etc. must
be secured so that they cannot roll.
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Avoid reinforcing elements,
especially in the direction of the cut,
when deciding on the cutting line.
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Cut a guiding groove along the
marked line.
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Cut deeper into the parting cut with
uniform back-and-forth movements.
Advance the cutting wheel along the
guiding groove at full cutting depth.
Always reposition the cutting wheel,
taking care not to wedge it, if the
cutting direction has to be corrected
slightly. If necessary, leave small
ridges of uncut material to hold the
severed part in position. These
ridges can subsequently be broken
through.
Cutting shapes on pipes
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Mark the cutting line.
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Warning!
Particular care and precision are
required for free-hand cutting along such
cutting lines. Avoid side-loading the
wheel or causing it to bind.
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Cut a guiding groove along the
marked cutting line, starting at the
top and moving out towards both
sides.
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Cut into the pipe or round object,
etc. at the ends of the cutting line so
that the material does not chip.
TS 400