- Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to achieve a small contact area between the blade
and the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of the blade and ensures effective culling.
Managing dust
The machine is fitted with a low flushing water kit that offers maximum dust suppression.
Use wet culling blades with water cooling when possible for optimal dust management. See instruc-
tions in the section "Cutting blades".
Adjust the water flow using the valve to bind the cutting dust. The volume of water required varies
depending on the type of job at hand.
If water hoses loosen from their supply sources, this indicates that the machine is connected to a
water pressure that is too high. See instructions under the "Technical data" heading for recommen-
ded water pressure.
Cutting with toothed/carbide tipped blades during rescue operations
If the public safety force (fire department) that purchased this power cutter has decided to equip
this unit with a carbide tipped blade for rescue operations, the following safety considerations must
be adhered to.
Training and protective equipment
- Only operators trained in the use of cutting with a power cutter equipped with carbide tipped blade
shall be allowed to operate the power cutter.
- Full protective fire fighting gear shall be worn by the operator at all times.
- A full face shield (not just protective eye glasses) shall be worn by the operator to protect the face
from flying debris or a sudden kick-back of the power cutter.
Risk area
No persons that do not have the protective equipment described above shall be allowed inside the
risk area for thrown material.
Blade speed
Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed (full throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting
is complete. Low blade speed, especially in hard and thin materials can result in jamming and the
breaking-off of the carbide tips.
Thin material
Cutting thin and hard material (i.e. a sheet metal covered roof) should be conducted in a forward
direction for best control.
Pinching or jamming
Make a careful evaluation of how the object will move during the final stage of the cutting to avoid
pinching or jamming. The cut must open during the cut. If the object sags and the cut begins to
close the blade may pinch, possibly resulting in a kick-back or damage to the blade.
Cutting in line
Skewing or twisting in the line of cut will reduce cutting efficiency and damage the blade.
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