Stihl TS 410 Instruction Manual page 10

English
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.
Kickback occurs if, for example, the
abrasive cutting wheel
gets jammed – primarily in its upper
–
quarter, or
is abruptly braked through friction
–
contact with a solid object
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To reduce the risk of kickback
Work cautiously and avoid
–
situations which could cause
kickback.
Hold the cut-off machine firmly with
–
both hands and maintain a secure
grip
If possible, avoid using the upper
–
quarter of the abrasive cutting
wheel for cutting. Use extreme
caution when guiding the abrasive
cutting wheel into a cut, do not twist
or push into the cut
Avoid any wedge effect - the
–
severed part must not brake the
abrasive cutting 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 cutting 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
Support an uncovered pipe stable
–
and solid, if necessary, use wedges
– always bear in mind a proper
support and ground – material may
crumble away,
Always work with water and wet
–
cutting when using diamond
abrasive wheels
Depending on the version,
–
composite resin abrasive cutting
wheels are suitable only for dry
cutting or only for wet cutting.
Always use wet cutting with
composite resin abrasive cutting
wheels that are suitable only for wet
cutting
TS 410, TS 420