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.
Attaching a ratchet handle
If you want to attach a ratchet handle to your single-handed pipe cutter, push the cutter into the ratchet handle head. The cutter can be placed in either side depending on which way the cutter needs to be turned.