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Abrasive wheels should be laid flat on a flat surface
away from excessive heat or moisture. They should
not be stored subject to: exposure to high humidity,
water, other liquids, or freezing temperatures,
wheels used on machines on emergency vehicles
should be dismounted after use and discared or
carefully stored as described in this section.
All cutter wheels are breakable and, therefore, care
shall be exercised in their handling and storage to
prevent damage. Immediately after unpacking, all
wheels shall be closely inspected to make certain
that they have not been damaged from handling,
shipping or other causes.
Care of cutter wheels
Eng
Operation
Before start
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Controls work smoothly and correctly.
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Tank filled min. 3 m (10 feet) away from cutting
site.
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Be careful when handling with fuel. Petrol
(gasoline) and petrolfumes are extremely
explosive.
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Be aware of fire-, explosion- and inhalation
hazards.
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Tank filled with correct fuel mix.
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Wipe up any fuel that spills onto the
machine or the ground.
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Change your clothes if you should spill
petrol on yourself.
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No fuel leaks.
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Area clear of all objects.
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No one near the power cutter.
Starting
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Power cutter held firmly.
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Cutter wheel not touching anything.
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Operator in balance, footing is sound.
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Controls all work correctly.
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Cutter wheel not rotating on idling speed.
Cutting
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Operator in balance, footing is sound.
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Cutter wheel is not vibrating.
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Cut at wide open throttle
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Avoid pinching of cutter wheel
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Move the wheel forwards and backwards in the
cut to obtain good conduction of heat away from
the wheel.
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Cutting in well ventilated area.
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Cutting away from combustible material or fumes.
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Saw turned off when carried.
Care/storage
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Wheel removed.
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Power cutter serviced according to maintenance
scheme.
Safety rule checklist
Operator
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Is fully instructed in use of the power cutter.
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Has read and fully understands this safety manual
and the operator’s manual.
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Is not tired, under stress or under the influence of any
medicine, drug or alcoholic beverage.
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Do not operate alone in case of accident.
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Operator is wearing all necessary personal safety
clothing and equipment.
Preparation for use
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The power cutter is not modified.
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Driveshaft undamaged.
Cutter wheel
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Wheel checked for damage.
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Mounted correctly.
Cutter wheel guard
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In place.
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Mounted correctly.
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Undamaged.
Belt and covers
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Belt tension OK.
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Covers in place.
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Undamaged.
Handles
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Tight, clean.
Vibration elements
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Undamaged.
Air filter
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Clean.
Cooling passages
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Clean.
Power head, cutting arm
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Good condition.
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Fasteners tight.
