RIDGID RE 60 Manual page 18

PH-60 Punch Head Instructions
WARNING
Read and understand these instructions, the electrical tool instructions,
and the warnings and instructions for all equip ment and material being
used before operating this tool to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the punch head
during the punch cycle.Your fingers or hands can be crushed,
fractured or amputated if they are caught between the punch
dies or the components and any other object.
• This head is not insulated for use on or near energized con-
ductors. Use of this head on or near energized conductors may
lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury or death.
• Large forces are generated during product use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand clear during use
and wear appropriate protective equipment, including eye pro-
tection.
• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has been welded,
ground, drilled or modified in any manner can break during use.
Only replace components as indicated in these instructions. Dis-
card damaged heads to reduce the risk of injury.
• Only use a RIDGID ® RE60 Electrical Tool with this RIDGID
PH-60 Punch Head. Use of other tools with this head
may damage the head, tool, draw stud, punch dies, or result in
serious injury.
product:
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID
®
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
• Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at rtctechser-
vices.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID ® PH-60 Punch Head is designed to accept 3 /
4
UNC threaded draw studs for use with punches and dies (such as
knockout punches) to punch holes through sheet materials such
as mild or stainless steel.
The Punch Head attaches to the RIDGID RE 53/60 Electrical Tool
and can rotate 360 degrees with the RIDGID Quick Connect Sys-
tem (QCS) for better access in tight areas.
Specification
Material Thickness..........Mild Steel - Up to 10 gauge
(0.135", 3.4 mm)
Stainless Steel – Up to 16 gauge (0.06",
1.5 mm)
Max. Punch Diameter.......2.5" (63.5 mm) in 10 gauge mild steel
Draw Stud Thread............. / " – 10 UNC
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Maximum Force..............13,5000 lbf (60 kN)
Weight .............................3.4 lb (1.5 kg)
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Punching capacity depends on a variety of factors including ma-
terial thickness, type and hardness, punch size/configuration.
Holes may not be able to be completed in all cases based on these
and other variables.
Punch
Draw Stud
Punch Die
Spacers
Punch Head
QCS Coupling
Figure 1 – PH-60 Punch Head
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect the Punch Head before each use for issues that could af-
fect safe use.
1. With the battery removed from the tool, depress the QCS
®
sleeve and remove the head.
2. Clean the head and remove all dirt, oil, grease, and debris to
aid in inspection and improve control. Pay close attention to
the QCS coupling to ensure there is no debris to damage the
coupling. Ensure that the threaded hole is free of debris.
3. Inspect the head for:
• Proper assembly and completeness.
• Wear, corrosion or other damage. Dimples in the grooves of
the QCS coupling are normal with use and are not consid-
ered damage.
• Presence and readability of head markings.
If any issues are found, do not use head until corrected.
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4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used
as directed in their instructions. Make sure Punch parts are in
good working condition.
5. The QCS coupling is lubricated for life at the factory and does
not require any further lubrication. Do not disassemble the
Punch Head, unit contains compressed spring.
Set Up/Operation
These instructions are generalized for many types of hole punches.
Follow the specific instructions for the set up and operation of the
hole punch being used.
1. Determine the thickness and type of material to be punched.
Make sure there is only a single thickness of material to be
punched. Determine the hole size you wish to punch. Select
the appropriate matched set per its specifications.
2. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its in-
structions.
3. Mark the hole location and if needed drill a pilot hole just larger
than the draw stud.
4. With the Punch Head removed from the tool, thread the ap-
propriate draw stud into the Punch Head unit hand tight. The
thread must be fully engaged to ensure proper operation.
5. Place any needed spacers over the draw stud, followed by the
punch die. Place the cupped half of the die facing away from
the tool.
6. Insert the draw stud through the pilot hole in the material to be
punched.
7. Thread the matching punch half of the die onto the draw stud
with the cutting edges toward the material. Tighten by hand
until there are no gaps between the head, spacer(s), die, ma-
terial and punch. If there are gaps between the parts, the dies
will not be square to the material and could damage the
equipment or cause injury.
Make sure that the punch is fully threaded onto the draw stud.
Do not operate with the punch partially threaded onto the
draw stud, this could damage the stud. If the punch will not
fully thread onto the draw stud, a spacer may need to be re-
moved.
Punch
Spacer Material
Material To
Die
Be Punched
Punch
Spacer
Punch
Die
Figure 2 – Setting Up The Punch Head
8. Remove the battery from the tool. Depress the QCS sleeve on
the electric tool and insert the punch head. Release the
sleeve to retain the head. Confirm that the head is fully in-
serted and locked into tool before turning ON. (If head will not
lock into QCS, ensure tool ram is fully retracted by pressing
the release button.)
QCS Sleeve
Figure 3 – Installing The Punch Head In Electrical Tool
PH-60 Punch Head Instructions
9. With hands clear of the head and other moving parts, oper-
ate the Electrical Tool as per its instructions. As soon as the
hole is complete release the run switch. Do not hold the run
switch until the tool automatically retracts. This could cause
the punch to bottom out in the die and damage the punch/die.
Press the electrical tool pressure relase button to retract the
ram.
10. Turn the Electrical tool OFF and remove the punch from the
hole. Be careful of any sharp edges.
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