Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual page 11

An exposed pipe must be provided
–
with a stable support that will bear
its weight, using wedges if
necessary – always bear in mind a
proper support and the nature of the
ground – material may crumble
away
Always work with water and wet
–
cutting when using diamond
abrasive wheels
Depending on the version, resin
–
abrasive wheels are only suitable
for dry cutting or only for wet cutting.
Always use wet cutting with
composite resin abrasive wheels
that are suitable only for wet cutting
Pulling away
The cut-off machine pulls forwards,
away from the user, when the abrasive
wheel touches the object to be cut from
above.
TS 700, TS 800
Working – cutting
The abrasive wheel must
be guided straight in the
cut, without wedging.
Never exert lateral pres-
sure on the abrasive
wheel.
Do not use for lateral
grinding or roughing.
Do not stand in line with the abrasive
wheel. Ensure sufficient freedom of
movement, especially in construction
trenches there must be sufficient space
for the user and for the part being cut to
fall.
Do not lean too far forwards and never
bend over the abrasive wheel, especially
when the guard has been pulled back.
Do not work above shoulder height.
The cut-off machine may only be used
for cutting. It must not be used as a lever
or shovel.
Do not press down on the cut-off
machine.
Always decide the cutting direction
before positioning the cut-off machine.
Do not change the cutting direction.
Never use the machine to push or hit
into the cutting gap – do not let the
machine fall into the gap – risk of
breakage!
Diamond abrasive wheels: If cutting
performance begins to deteriorate,
check the sharpness of the diamond
cutting wheel, resharpen as needed. To
do this, briefly cut through abrasive
material, e.g., sandstone, aerated
concrete or asphalt.
At the end of the cut, the cut-off machine
is no longer supported in the cut by the
abrasive wheel. The user has to absorb
the weight force – risk of loss of control!
When cutting steel: glow-
ing metal particles may
cause fires!
Keep water and sludge away from live
electrical cables – risk of electric shock!
Pull the cutting wheel into the workpiece
– do not push it into the material. Do not
use the cut-off machine to correct
severing cuts. Do not re-cut – remove
any webs or breaking edges manually
(for example, with a hammer).
When using diamond-coated cutting
wheels, make a wet cut – for example,
use the STIHL water connector.
Depending on the version, resin
abrasive wheels are only suitable for dry
cutting or only for wet cutting.
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