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CSG-7410
ABRASIVE WHEEL TYPES AND USES
ECHO Reinforced Wheels
ECHO Wheels are labelled for the type of materials they are designed to cut.
The types of wheels identified below, and other types, may be available from ECHO dealer.
Wheel Speed Rating
This is the minimum acceptable wheel speed rating for this unit. Wheels rated
less than 3820 rpm must not be used on this engine cut-off saw.
Read Label on The
Wheel
Maximum Allowable Wheel Speed
The wheel rotates at the same speed as the spindle (arbour) on which it is
mounted. The wheel must never be allowed to rotate faster than 3820 rpm if
the wheel speed is rated at 3820 rpm.
Labeled Application Primary Use Other Uses Dry or Water Flush
Metal
General purpose mild and
stainless steel: re-bar, pipe
and structural steel
Aluminum and soft
brass. Does not cut
non-metals very well
Dry
Ductile
Ductile or cast Iron and
concrete lined pipe
AII except very hard
metals
Dry. Does not cut well
when wet
Rail Track
Heat treated, wear hardened
and alloyed steel
Not for non-metals Dry
Masonry
All masonry, concrete and
stone products and asphalt
Not for metals
Constant Water Flush
or Dry
Diamond Wheel Rock, block, stone, tile
Not for metal or
reinforced concrete
Dry
WARNING
This saw includes an abrasive wheel and a water system.
Do not use water with an abrasive wheel.