Special Procedures; Adjusting Pivot Arm For Correct Pipe Size (258 Only); Changing The Cutter Wheel - RIDGID 258 Operator's Manual

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters

Special Procedures

Adjusting Pivot Arm for Correct Pipe
Size (258 Only)
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. The 258 is shipped from the factory
with the pivot arm positioned for 2
pipe cutting. To set the cutter for 6" through 8" diam-
eter pipes, do the following:
Hairpin Cotter
Figure 9 – Removing Hairpin Cotter and Hitch Pin
a. Remove the hairpin cotter and hitch pin from
the pivot arm (Figure 9). Reposition the pivot
arm to the locating hole marked, 6" – 8". (HINT:
Activate the foot pump to elevate the pivot arm.)
Align the hole on the pivot arm with the hole in the
cutter frame and insert the hitch pin and hairpin
cotter. Use handle on front end of pivot arm to
reposition (Figure 10).
NOTE! The hitch pin can be inserted from either side.
However, it is easiest to insert the hitch pin
from the opposite side of the power drive.
b. Repeat this process when adjusting the cutter for
" through 4" pipe. Use the locating hole
2 1 /
2
" – 4".
marked, 2 1 /
2
" through 8"
1 /
2
" through 4"
/
1
2
Hitch Pin
Figure 10 – Aligning Pivot Arm

Changing the Cutter Wheel

Unplug power cord when replacing cutter wheel or
conducting other maintenance.
1. To replace worn cutter wheel:
Figure 11 – Remove Locking Nut
Ridge Tool Company
Pivot Arm
WARNING
a. Remove 774 square drive adapter and power
drive from the square drive.
b. Locate locking nut on opposite side of square
drive (Figure 11). With adjustable wrench or
wrench, loosen nut and remove. Remove washer.
6" – 8"
" – 4"
2 1 /
2
"
15 /
16
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