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695XL OPERATOR MANUAL
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WARNING
Operation
PIPE CUTTING USING
POWERGRIT® UTILITY SAW CHAIN
To assure the best performance from your ICS
®
saw when cutting ductile iron pipe
or similar pipe materials, follow all safety precautions and recommended cutting
techniques.
Always assure trench walls are adequately supported before entering work space.
Consult applicable regional regulations and obtain necessary approvals before entering
a trench or any excavated areas.
Never attempt to cut ductile iron pipe or similar pipe materials with the saw
unless using PowerGrit® Utility Saw Chain.
Using concrete diamond saw chain in
these applications can cause the chain to snag abruptly in the cut which may result in
chain breakage, pushback and/or kickback.
Always assure that pipe is properly evacuated before cutting.
Pipes may contain sewage, gas or other hazardous materials.
Always support the pipe on both sides of the cut to assure the cut remains open
throughout the cutting operation, including when the cut is finished.
An improperly supported pipe can cause the cut to close, pinching the chain and
guidebar which may result in chain breakage, pushback and/or kickback.
1. Make a small plunge cut into the lower quadrant of
the pipe to relieve internal pressure and allow contents
to drain from pipe in a controlled manner.
2. With pipe drained, cut from the top of pipe and
continue through bottom of the pipe.
4. To assist with cutting, engage the WallWalker®
in the cut when possible to provide additional
leverage and alternate cutting between the near and
far side walls of the pipe.
3. To assure straightness of cut, guidebar should
extend completely through the pipe during the cut.
Recommended Pipe Cutting Techniques
