TSA 230
English
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Cutting pipes, round and hollow bodies
N Secure pipes, round and hollow 
bodies against vibrations, slipping 
and rolling away.
N Note direction of fall and weight of 
the severed part.
N Determine and mark the cutting line; 
avoid metal reinforcement to the 
extent possible, especially in the 
direction of the severing cut.
N Determine sequence of severing 
cuts.
N Grind a guide groove along the line 
marked.
N Make cuts deeper along the guide 
groove – observe recommended 
cutting depth on each pass. For 
small corrections of direction, do not 
tilt the abrasive wheel, but always 
position it anew instead. If 
necessary, leave small ridges that 
hold the part that is to be separated 
in position. Break these ridges 
manually after the last cut.
Cutting concrete pipe
The procedure is dependent on the 
outer diameter of the pipe and the 
maximum possible cutting depth of the 
abrasive wheel (A).
N Secure pipe against vibrations, 
slipping and rolling away.
N Note weight, tension and direction 
of fall of the part to be severed.
N Determine and mark direction of cut.
N Determine sequence of cuts.
Outer diameter of pipe is smaller than 
the maximum cutting depth
N Make one cut from the top to the 
bottom
Outer diameter of pipe is greater than 
the maximum cutting depth
Plan first, then cut. Several cuts are 
needed – correct sequence is important.
N Always start at the bottom, use the 
front and upper part of the abrasive 
wheel for cutting.