Cutting Wheels; Composite Abrasive Wheels - Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual

6 Cutting Wheels

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► Always make severing cuts so that the abra‐
sive cutting wheel is not pinched
► Use wedges and/or leave ridges that are bro‐
ken after cutting
► If the severed part remains in the recess after
cutting (due to wedges, ridges used), do not
make any further cuts – break the severed part
6 Cutting Wheels
Abrasive wheels are exposed to extremely high
loads especially during freehand cutting.
Therefore only for use of approved and corre‐
spondingly labeled abrasive wheels with hand-
held machines as per EN 13236 (diamond) or
EN 12413 (composite resin). Note maximum per‐
missible speed of the abrasive wheel – risk of
accident!
The abrasive wheels, which have been devel‐
oped by STIHL in cooperation with renowned
manufacturers of abrasive wheels, are of high
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quality and tailored precisely to the respective
intended use as well as the engine performance
of the cut-off machine.
They are of consistently outstanding quality.
6.1 Transport and storage
– Do not expose abrasive wheels to direct sun‐
shine or other thermal stresses during trans‐
port and storage
– Avoid jolting and impacts
– Stack abrasive wheels flat on a level surface
in the original packaging in a dry place where
the temperature is as constant as possible
– Do not store abrasive wheels in the vicinity of
aggressive fluids
– Store abrasive wheels in a frost-free place
7 Composite Abrasive
Wheels
Composite resin abrasive wheels are also known
as bound abrasive wheels.
Types:
– for dry applications
– for wet applications
The proper selection and use of composite resin
abrasive wheels ensures economical use and
avoids accelerated wear. The product code
which appears on the label should help.
STIHL composite resin abrasive wheels are suit‐
able, depending on the version, for cutting the
following materials:
– Stone
– Ductile cast iron pipes
– Steel; STIHL composite resin abrasive wheels
are not suitable for cutting railway tracks
– Stainless steel
Do not cut any other materials – Risk of accident!
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