Practical Tips & Safety Advice - PICOTE Smart Cutter DN100 Operating & Safety Manual

PRACTICAL TIPS & SAFETY ADVICE
Here are some useful tips on how to get the most out of your Picote system.
Always use the recommended tools for maintenance to avoid personal injury.
CUTTING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT
SHAFT ROUNDER
ATTACHING A SHAFT SOCKET
ADDING A VISUAL MARKER FOR SAFETY
CREATING LEADERS
Always inspect the flexible shaft before each use.
If there are potential weak points or the shaft is
damaged, cut off the damaged length using a band
saw.
The shaft rounder smooth's the end of the flexible
shaft, preventing the user from being cut by the
otherwise sharp metal edge .
Feed the shaft through the socket to the end and
securely fasten. The outer casing should reach all
the way to the base of the shaft socket to protect
the shaft.
Attach a visual marker (tape) to the outer casing of
the flexible shaft. Place it around half a metre
from the end point of the shaft. The mark will indi-
cate the chain's location and prevent possible inju-
ries when the Pipe Cutter is removed from the
pipe, including injury by rotating parts.
You can extend the life of the flexible shaft and
increase productivity on site by making individual
leaders for the most commonly used tools. This
way you easily and quickly switch between too-
ling.
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