Stihl TS 480i Instruction Manual page 15

Determine and mark direction of cut
N
Determine sequence of cuts
N
Outer diameter is smaller than the
maximum cutting depth
Make one cut from the top to the
N
bottom
Outer diameter is greater than the
maximum cutting depth
Plan first, then cut. Several cuts are
needed – correct sequence is important.
Turn guard at rear stop
N
TS 480i, TS 500i
Always start at the bottom, use the
N
upper quarter of the abrasive wheel
for cutting
Use the upper quarter of the
N
abrasive wheel for cutting the
opposite lower side.
First lateral cut on the top half of the
N
pipe
Second lateral cut in the marked
N
area – never cut into the area of the
last cut, to ensure a firm hold on the
part of pipe to be cut
Only make the last top cut once all
bottom and lateral cuts have been
made.
Last cut always from the top
N
(approx. 15 % of the pipe
circumference)
Concrete pipe – cut recess
Sequence of cuts (1 to 4) is important:
First, cut hard-to-reach areas
N
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