If the pipe is allowed to sag and close the cut, the blade will be pinched in the kick back zone and a
severe kick back might develop. If the pipe is properly supported the end of the pipe will move
downward, the cut will open and no pinching will occur.
Proper sequence cutting a pipe
1- First cut section I.
2- Move to side 11 and cut from section I to bottom of the pipe.
3- Move to side Ill and cut the remaining part of the pipe ending at the bottom.
How to aviod kickback
Avoiding kickback is simple.
- The work piece must always be supported so that the cut stays open when cutting through. When
the cut opens there is no kickback. If the cut closes and pinches the blade there is always a risk of
kickback.
- Take care when inserting the blade in an existing cut.
- Be alert to movement of the work piece or anything else that can occur, which could cause the cut
to close and pinch the blade.
Transport and storage
- Secure the equipment during transportation in order to avoid transport damage and accidents.
- Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade tted.
- For transport and storage of cutting blades, see the section "Cutting blades".
- For transport and storage of fuel, see the section "Fuel handling".
- Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorized
persons.
7. STARTING AND STOPPING
Before starting
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