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English / USA Application Examples Most diamond cutting wheels are suitable for wet cutting Wet cut whenever feasible. It increases the service life and cutting speed of diamond cutting wheels Ensure that the cutting wheel is generously supplied with water, up to 10 liters per minute. Wet cutting helps to suppress dust. The water binds the dust. The cutting wheel must be supplied with at least 0.6 liters water per minute. Wet cutting can reduce the energy of reactive forces. In a pinch situation, the water can act as a lubricant. Water connection - A water attachment kit is mounted on the machine, for use with all types of water supply. - A pressurized 10 liter water tank is available from STIHL for dust suppression. - A water tank for mounting on the Cutquik cart is also available for dust suppression. Composite resin cutting wheels can be used for dry cutting of metals or for wet or dry cutting of concrete, stone or masonry. Special procedures must be followed when dry cutting with a composite nondiamond wheel. See in the section entitled „Wet Cutting with Composite Wheels" lin the safety precautions of this manual. Wet cutting is generally not suitable for cutting metals. Respiratory protection !Warning! When wet cutting is not utilized, the operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut. Points to be noted with diamond and composite resin cutting wheels Object to be cut - Must be fully supported - Must be secured so that it cannot roll or slip away - Must be protected against vibration The cutting sequence The cutting sequence is important when cutting openings and recesses, etc. The last cut must always be made in such a way that the cutting wheel cannot become bound and so that the user is not at risk of being injured by the part that has been cut off or out. If applicable, leave small ridges of uncut material to hold the severed part in position. These ridges can subsequently be broken through. A number of points must be decided before the part is finally severed: - How heavy is the part? - In which direction can it move after being severed? - Is it under tension? Helpers must not be put at risk of injury when the part is broken off or out. 18 TS 400