How to use a single-handed pipe cutter

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Step 1 – Turn off water

If working on an existing pipe structure, make sure the water is turned off before you begin.

Step 2 – Place cutter on pipe

Make sure you have the correct size of pipe cutter for the job at hand. Push the cutter onto the pipe and if using a semi-automatic cutter, turn the handle until the wheel rests on the pipe.

Step 3 – Close gate

If the cutter has a gate, close this around the pipe making sure it clicks into place.

Step 4 – Turn the cutter around the pipe

Turn the cutter around the pipe by hand, pressing firmly and making sure to keep the wheel in the same position. If the cutter has a directional arrow on it, only turn the cutter in this direction.

Step 5 – Complete the cut

Keep turning until the cut is complete. Do not attempt to move the cutter sideways before the cut is finished as this will damage the wheel.

Step 6 – Deburr

Once the cut has been completed, the pipe may need a slight deburring using a pipe deburring tool.

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