226 Set-Up And Operation - RIDGID 206 Manual

Soil Pipe Cutters
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
2. Inspect the pipe to be cut. Determine the
size and type of material. If cutting pipe
that is already in service, determine the
pipe contents.
3. Determine the correct pipe cutter for the
application. Other pipe cutters can be found
in the RIDGID Catalog at RIDGID.com.
RIDGID soil pipe cutters can be used for
soil pipe up to a maximum of 8" diameter.
See Specification Section.
4. Make sure that the soil pipe cutter has
been properly inspected.
5. Prepare the pipe to be cut.
• Take any appropriate steps required to
drain the pipe and/or deal with any po-
tential spillage.
• Clean mud or corrosion off of the pipe.
Excessive corrosion or mud can cause
poor quality cuts and damage cutter
wheels.
• Make sure there is enough room to get
the chain around the pipe. The 206/226
and 286 need approximately 1½" around
the pipe for the chain to fit, the 246,
about 2". If cutting loose pipe, to protect
the cutter wheels from damage against
concrete or other hard surfaces, place the
pipe on short stands or wood block to get
the pipe off the floor or work on a softer
surface like a piece of plywood.
• When cutting short sections of pipe, if
possible, restrain the pipe to prevent it
from being thrown when cut. This can be
done by placing a smaller piece of pipe
or lumber through the center of the pipe,
or by other methods.
6. For all of the soil pipe cutters, the tool
must be fully open and the chain snugly
wrapped around the pipe before hooking
the chain. If not, the wrong pin may be
hooked and the cut may not be able to be
completed. This can also cause the cutter
to jam. If that happens, fully open the tool
and move the chain to the next tighter
chain pin and continue operation as de-
scribed.
7 . Choose a spot to operate the cutter from.
Keep in mind that when the pipe is cut,
parts of it may be thrown. Make sure that
the area is clear of bystanders or objects
that could be struck by pipe. Be aware
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that when the pipe is cut the soil pipe
cutter and pipe could drop or fall.

226 Set-Up and Operation

The handle of the 226 Soil Pipe Cutter can be
removed for use in tight spaces. Remove the
two bolts/nuts that retain the handle to the
arms of the cutter and remove the handle.
Re-install and firmly tighten the bolts/nuts in the
arms of the cutter before use. The handle can
be placed in any of four positions if needed.
Handle
Handle
Bolts
Chain
Figure 4 – Using the 226 Soil Pipe Cutter
1. Grip the adjusting knob of the soil pipe
cutter and fully open.
2. Place the soil pipe cutter on the pipe so
the cutter wheels line up with the desired
cut point. Makes sure both hooks are
lying on the pipe with the open side up.
3. Wrap the chain snugly around the pipe
and place the nearest chain pin into the
hooks.
4. Make sure that the cutter wheels are
square to the pipe and at the desired loca-
tion. Turn the adjusting knob to firmly
tighten the chain around the pipe.
5. Press the release button in the center of
the ratchet head and place into the end of
the feedscrew. The ratchet should lock
firmly into place. If using a different wrench,
it may not lock in place and may come
loose during operation. Make sure that
the ratchet is set to tighten the feedscrew.
6. Assume a stable stance, and with a firm
grip on the handle, tighten the feedscrew
with the ratchet. Continue tightening until
the pipe is cut.
Ratchet
Adjusting Knob
Hook
Chain Pin
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