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Factors regarding saw blades and cutting results

Factors impacting on the lifetime of saw blades

• Material of pipe
• Wall thickness of pipe
• Used feed speed
• Smoothness of the feed
• User’s general skills
• Cleanness of pipe
• Rust on the pipe
• Welded seam in the pipe (welded point is propably hardened)
• Roundness of pipe

Factors impacting on the straightness of the cuts

• Condition of saw blade
• Wall thickness of pipe
• The feeding speed used
• Smoothness of the feed
• Users general skills
• Cleanness of pipe
• Roundness of pipe

Quick reference

How to start with the Exact pipe cutting machine.

1. Watch the DVD and operation instructions film. Pay attention to the working positions and the feeding speed when cutting different materials.

2. Set the pipe on the holders. Be sure that the pipe is supported properly (Fig A). When training, it is wise to cut only small slices. (Fig B)

3. Attaching the pipe saw to the pipe

Be sure that the pipecutter is in its upper position
(Fig C)

When attaching the pipe saw to the pipe, pay attention to the force used to fasten it. The machine has to grip firmly to the pipe, but not too hard, because this could affect on the cutting result. Use about 60% of your maximum power.

4. Cutting the pipe

The cutting procedure is divided into two stages:
a) Cut through the pipe wall
b) Sawing around the pipe

a) Cut through the pipe wall

Before cutting, it is important to set the Exact pipe cutter in a position about 20 degrees pointing forward (Fig D). If you start with the machine in an upright position, it may start to rotate counter clockwise, which is not the correct feeding direction.

Start the motor (Fig E) and pierce the pipe wall by pressing the pipe cutter ́s operating handle down in a controlled and steady motion until the blade cuts through the pipe wall. Look at the UNLOCK button during the initial cut-through operation. When the yellow mark disappears, the pipe cutter is locked, and ready for the sawing stage. (Fig F).

b) Sawing around the pipe

The motor is running and the blade has cut through the pipe.

Hold the pipe with your left hand to prevent the pipe from rotating and push the pipe cutter forward with a steady speed, cutting the first sector of the pipe. (The gripper keeps the pipe cutter tightly on the pipe). (Fig G1).

Rotate both the pipe and the pipe cutter backwards about 1/6 of the pipe circumference (Fig G2).

Repeat the operation until the pipe is cut. (Fig G3).

5. After the pipe is cut off

1) Keep the motor running and push the UNLOCK button forward until the yellow mark is visible.

2) Lift the pipe cutter to an upright position.

3) Release the power switch.

4) Loosen the gripper unit from the pipe.

Always leave the pipe cutter in an upright position. This is the starting position.

Smaller pipes are easy to cut by rotating the pipe by hand either on a table or on the floor (demonstrated in the DVD film).

Straightness of the cut and adjusting wheel

This is a feature that requires some experience to operate perfectly. There are many factors that can affect on the straightness of the cut. The quality of the cut can be improved with the adjustment wheel. It is also important to understand that in most cases, an imperfect cut is not a problem. The most important thing is to get the pipe cut.

To adjust the straightness of the cut: loosen the screw, adjust the non-concentric wheel, and lock it into a new position. (Fig I 1,2,3)

Please note that the function of the adjusting wheel works similarly with models 200 and 360, but with the model 170/170E, the function/adjustment is in the opposite direction.