© 2021 ICS®, Oregon Tool Inc. REV12232021 P/N 610794
536-E OPERATOR MANUAL
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Operation
PIPE CUTTING USING
To assure the best performance from your ICS® power cutter when cutting ductile iron pipe
or similar pipe materials, follow all safety precautions and
recommended cutting techniques.
Never attempt to cut ductile iron pipe or similar pipe materials with the power cutter
the cut which may result in chain breakage, pushback and/or kickback.
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
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.
continue through bottom of the pipe.
in the cut when possible to provide additional
leverage. 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.
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