Getting Ready
9.Cutting Pipes
(1) As the die head and reamer will not be used when cutting pipes, lift them out
of the way.
(2) Determine the position at which the pipe is to be cut, then fasten the pipe
securely.
(3) Open the pipe cutter to a position wider than the pipe diameter. Place the
cutter in the pipe as shown in the figure, aligning the blade with the cutting
position on the pipe. Then use the handle to move the roller and blade until
they rest lightly against the pipe.
(4)
Set the switch to the ON position, then tum the cutter handle up to 1/2 tum
for each rotation of the pipe (Fig. 17). Avoid cutting with excessive force
from the beginning, or the shape of the pipe may become distorted, prevent
ing you from making accurate circular threads. Throughout the process, tum
the cutter handle against the pipe lightly and evenly.
A,
CAUTION
Make sure the cutter is placed in the proper position before turning the pipe.
If the cutter is improperly positioned, the pipe may suffer harmful scratches
or the cutter may be damaged.
•special Cut Grinder Precautions
We strongly recommend that only the pipe cutter attached to the machine be
used to cut pipes that are to be threaded.
If another cutting method is used insure that the pipe is cut square.
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Fig.A
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Fig.B
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Fig.C
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