Working Techniques - Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual

4 Working Techniques

– 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 sup‐
ported so that the kerf remains open during
and after cutting
– Objects to be cut must therefore be fully sup‐
ported and must be secured against rolling
away, slipping off or vibrations
– An exposed pipe must be provided with a sta‐
ble 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
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– Always work with water and wet cutting when
using diamond abrasive cutting wheels
– Depending on the version, resin abrasive cut‐
ting 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
3.2 Pulling away
The cut-off machine pulls forward, away from the
user, when the abrasive cutting wheel touches
the object to be cut from above.
4 Working Techniques
4.1 Cutting
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Do not endanger
others – stay alert at all times.
The abrasive wheel must be guided
straight in the cut, without wedging.
Never exert lateral pressure on the
abrasive wheel.
Do not use for lateral grinding or
scrubbing.
Do not stand in line with the abrasive wheel.
Ensure sufficient freedom of movement, espe‐
cially in construction trenches there must be suf‐
ficient space for the user and for the part being
cut to fall.
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