Maintenance Instructions; Machine Storage; Service And Repair - RIDGID 258 Operator's Manual

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure Power drive is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or mak-
ing adjustment.
1. Ensure cutter frame rollers are free to rotate under the
pipe. Clean debris, pipe scale, and dirt from rollers.
2. Ensure pipe support ball transfer heads are free to
move and are clean of dirt, pipe scale, and debris.
3. Ensure the three screws and lock washers are tight in
the cutter wheel assembly. Periodically check.
4. Check fluid levels in hydraulic foot pump. Ensure
fluid level is to the full mark when the ram is fully
retracted when checking level of fluid. When filling,
make sure fluid is added to account for the hose.
Use only high grade hydraulic oil when
CAUTION
replacing or adding hydraulic fluid.

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept
WARNING
indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with cutting tools. This tool can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

Service and Repair

The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of
the service needs of this machine. Any problems not
addressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Auth-
orized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs
made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against
defects in material and workmanship.
WARNING
replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com-
pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
When servicing this tool, only identical
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