Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual page 10

English
Frequently inspect the
cutting wheel – replace
the wheel right away if
there are visible cracks,
buckling or other damage
(for example, overheat-
ing) – risk of accident due
to breakage!
In the event of changes in cutting
behavior (e.g., increased vibration,
reduced cutting performance), stop work
and eliminate the causes of the
changes.
Reactive forces
The most frequently occurring reactive
forces are kickback and pull-in.
Danger of kickback –
Kickback can result in
fatal injuries.
Kickback occurs when the cut-off
machine is suddenly thrown up and back
in an uncontrolled arc towards the
operator.
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Kickback occurs if, for example, the
abrasive wheel
gets jammed – especially the upper
–
quarter, or
is abruptly braked through friction
–
contact with a solid object
Reducing the risk of kickback
Work cautiously and methodically
–
Hold the cut-off machine firmly with
–
both hands and maintain a secure
grip
Do not use the upper quarter of the
–
abrasive wheel for cutting. Use
extreme caution when guiding the
abrasive wheel into a cut, do not
twist or push into the cut
Avoid any wedge effect - the
–
severed part must not brake the
abrasive wheel
Always be aware that the object to
–
be cut may move and other factors
may cause the cut to close and jam
the abrasive wheel.
The object to be cut must be
–
secured and supported so that the
kerf remains open during and after
cutting
Objects to be cut must therefore be
–
fully supported and must be
secured against rolling away,
slipping off or vibrations
TS 700, TS 800