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3.7
Cutting concrete pipe
A
002BA557 AM
The procedure is dependent on the outer diame‐
ter of the pipe and the maximum possible cutting
depth of the abrasive wheel (A).
► Secure pipe against vibrations, slipping and
rolling away
► Note weight, tension and direction of fall of the
part to be severed
002BA528
AM
► Determine and mark direction of cut
► Determine sequence of cuts
Outer diameter is smaller than the maximum cut‐
ting depth
002BA558 AM
► Make one cut from the top to the bottom
Outer diameter is greater than the maximum cut‐
ting depth
Plan first, then cut. Several cuts are needed –
correct sequence is important.
► Turn guard at rear stop
002BA560
AM
► Always start at the bottom, use the upper
quarter of the abrasive wheel for cutting
002BA561
AM
► Use the upper quarter of the abrasive wheel
for cutting the opposite lower side.
002BA562
AM
► First lateral cut on the top half of the pipe
002BA563
AM
► Second lateral cut in the marked area – never
cut into the area of the last cut, to ensure a
firm hold on the part of pipe to be cut
Only make the last top cut once all bottom and
lateral cuts have been made.
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