Pipe Cutter Inspection; Pipe Cutter And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID 258 Manual Del Usuario

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters

Pipe Cutter Inspection

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Pipe Cutters
and Power Drive. The following inspection proce-
dures should be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged.
2. Inspect the cutter wheel to insure it is not dull, bent or
damaged. Refer to the Special Procedures if it needs
to be replaced.
3. Check that the cutter frame rollers are free to rotate
under the pipe. Clean debris, pipe scale and dirt
from rollers.
4. Insure pipe support ball transfer heads are free to
move and are clean of dirt, pipe scale and debris.
5. Insure the three screws and lock washers are tight in
the cutter wheel assembly.
6. Check fluid levels in the hydraulic foot pump. Insure
fluid level is to the FULL MARK when the ram is
fully retracted when checking level of fluid.
7. Check that cutter wheel guard is in place.
8. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
pin or if the cord is damaged, do not use the Power
Drive until the cord has been replaced.
9. Inspect the Pipe Cutter and Power Drive for any bro-
ken, missing, misaligned or binding parts as well as
any other conditions which may affect the safe and
normal operation of the tool. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the tool until any problem has
been repaired.
10. Use tools and accessories that are specifically
designed for your Power Cutter and meet the needs
of your application. The correct tools and acces-
sories allow you to do the job successfully and safely.
Accessories suitable for use with other equipment
may be hazardous when used with this equipment.
11. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all handles and
controls. This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool
or control slipping from your grip.
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Pipe Cutter and Work Area
Set-Up
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the Pipe
Cutter and work area is required. The following pro-
cedures should be followed to set-up the machine.
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
the machine while standing in water.
• Level ground. D o not use on bench or elevated
surface.
2. Set-up guards or barricades to create a minimum of
three (3) feet of clearance around the Pipe Cutter and
workpiece. This "safety zone" prevents others from
accidentally contacting the tool or workpiece and
either causing the equipment to tip or becoming
entangled in the rotating pipe.
3. Adjust the pivot arm holding the pipe cutter wheel to
the correct pipe size (258 only). The pivot arm must be
positioned for either 2
8". See "Special Procedures" for instructions.
4. Position the pump behind the cutter and near the
power drive so that the operator can safely control the
tool and workpiece. It should allow the operator to do
the following:
• Stand facing the pipe.
• Have convenient access to the power drive switch
and foot pump.
Tool is designed for one person operation.
5. Plug the Power Drive into the electrical outlet making
sure to position the power cord along the clear path
selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the
outlet, use an extension cord in good condition. Be
sure power cord is clear of the cutter wheel.
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