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890F4 OPERATOR MANUAL
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PIPE CUTTING USING
POWERGRIT® UTILITY CHAIN
To assure the best performance from your ICS® power cutter when cutting
ductile iron pipe or similar pipe materials, follow all safety precautions and rec-
ommended cutting techniques.
Never attempt to cut ductile iron pipe or similar pipe materials with the
power cutter unless using PowerGrit® Utility Chain.
Using concrete diamond 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.
WARNING
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
Operation