RIDGID 258 Operator's Manual
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258
258XL
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
WARNING!
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
Power Pipe Cutter
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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- Page 1 Power Pipe Cutter 258XL OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of 99 Washington Street this manual may result in Melrose, MA 02176 electrical shock, fire and/or Phone 781-665-1400 serious personal injury.
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Page 2: General Safety Information
258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters General Safety Information door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. electrical shock. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, •... -
Page 3: Specific Safety Information
Damaged cords increase the risk the risk of injury. of electrical shock. • Set-up cutter and 258 pipe supports on a flat, level • Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and surface. Be sure the cutter is stable and will not tip grease. -
Page 4: Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters • Cutter is designed for use with the RIDGID 700 Power Drive. Use of other power drives may increase the risk of injury. • Wear leather gloves when handling pipe. Burrs can penetrate cloth gloves. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! - Page 5 258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters b. Place power drive with adapter on the cutter. Power drive and adapter connect to the square drive on the cutter. Be sure power drive rests inside the reaction arm at the rear of the cutter (Figure 5).
- Page 6 3. Adjust the pivot arm holding the pipe cutter wheel to plug has been modified, is missing the grounding the correct pipe size (258 only). The pivot arm must be pin or if the cord is damaged, do not use the Power ″...
- Page 7 Failure to properly support the pipe will result in shortened wheel life. Two (2) ball transfer head pipe supports are shipped with the 258 and 258XL Cutters. When cut- ting pipe in lengths of 18″ or longer, additional Figure 7B – Very Short Lengths pipe supports must be used.
- Page 8 Be sure cutter is on a flat, level surface and the pipe is properly supported by pipe stands. NOTE! The 258 and 258XL have a general purpose cutter wheel as standard equipment. This wheel is primarily designed to cut Schedule 40 pipe.
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Page 9: Special Procedures
Adjusting Pivot Arm for Correct Pipe Size (258 Only) ″ through 8″ 1. The 258 is designed to cut pipe from 2 in diameter. The pivot arm holding the cutter wheel must be adjusted depending upon the size of the pipe being cut. - Page 10 2. Cutter wheel should easily and freely rotate in either direction when lock-nut is properly tightened. Transporting 1. The 258 and 258XL are designed with hand-holds located at top rear, and bottom of frame front, for transporting the cutter (Figure 14). Do not use pivot arm handle to transport, as it may cause damage to Figure 12 –...
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Page 11: Maintenance Instructions
3. Ensure the three screws and lock washers are tight in authorized RIDGID service technician. the cutter wheel assembly. Periodically check. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Auth- 4. Check fluid levels in hydraulic foot pump. Ensure orized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Problem Cause Correction Foot pump does not Hose connections are not complete Insure hoses from pump to ram are completely advance ram secured Low hydraulic fluid Insure fluid level is at full capacity... - Page 13 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Printed in U.S.A. 9/02 999-997-066.10...