Stihl TS 500i STIHL Cutquik Instruction Manual - Page 19

Cutting slabs N Place the slab securely on a nonslip surface. English severed part in position. These ridges can subsequently be broken through. Cutting shapes on pipes N Cut a guiding groove (A) along the marked line. N Curves must be cut in several straight passes, taking care to ensure that the cutting wheel does not become wedged. Cutting round and hollow workpieces N Mark the cutting line. WARNING Particular care and precision are required for free-hand cutting along such cutting lines. Avoid side-loading the wheel or causing it to bind. N Cut deeper into the parting cut (B) with uniform back-and-forth movements. N Leave a ridge (C) of uncut material. N Cut through the slab at the ends so the material does not chip. N Then break the slab. N Pipes and round objects, etc. must be secured so that they cannot roll. N Avoid reinforcing elements, especially in the direction of the cut, when deciding on the cutting line. N Cut a guiding groove along the marked line. N Cut deeper into the parting cut with uniform back-and-forth movements. Advance the cutting wheel along the guiding groove at full cutting depth. Always reposition the cutting wheel, taking care not to wedge it, if the cutting direction has to be corrected slightly. If necessary, leave small ridges of uncut material to hold the TS 480i, TS 500i 17