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Tips for cutting with diamond cutting wheels/blades.

First ensure the object to be cut: – is fully supported – is secured so it cannot roll or slip off – is prevented from vibrating. The sequence of the cuts is important. Always make the last cut so that the cutting wheel does not become jammed ensuring that you are not endangered by the severed or separated part. If necessary, …Read more»

Working safely with diamond blade cut-off machines (circular saws).

The cutting wheel (diamond cutting blade) must be guided straight in the cut, without wedging. Never exert lateral pressure on the cutting blade. Do not stand in line with the cutting blade. Do not lean too far forwards and never bend over the cutting blade, especially when the deflector has been pulled back. Don’t cut above shoulder height. Do not press down …Read more»

Be prepared for the deadly dust cloud

Cutting with cut-off Saws – Wear good quality respirators. Every day landscapers and construction workers use petrol driven cut-off saws (disc cutters) to cut slabs, bricks, block paviours, roofing tiles and a host of other materials. Natural stone and concrete materials used in landscaping and construction contain Silica, and in some instances the material can be up to …Read more»

Always wear protective gear and choose the right diamond blade

Council fined £500k for safety failings A London council has been fined after a road worker suffered a serious injury whilst cutting trees using a Sthil cut-off saw fitted with an inappropriate blade. Southwark Crown Court heard how the employee of London Borough of Havering sustained a serious cut injury just above his left knee. The blade …Read more»

Cutting Concrete with a Global Diamond Cutting Blade.

The right diamond cutting blade for the right job makes all the difference. You get a longer life to your blade and quicker, cleaner cuts.  Global Diamond sells a comprehensive range of diamond cutting blades for a nearly all applications. Concrete products are normally easy to cut and a Global Diamond Multi-Purpose diamond blade will …Read more»