Troubleshooting - RIDGID 258 Operator's Manual

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Foot pump does not
advance ram
Cutter wheel does not
track
Pipe does not rotate
700 motor does not start
Abnormal heating of
motor
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Cause
Hose connections are not complete
Low hydraulic fluid
Air in hydraulic system
Cutter is not firmly clamped to pipe
Pipe is not properly supported
Cutter wheel has not been preloaded 2 or 3
pumps before starting 700 power drive
Cutter wheel is not properly assembled
774 Square Drive Adapter is not completely
inserted in 700 gear head
Pipe is out-of round
Interruption of power supply
Fuse blown
Brushes do not touch armature
Overload because of continuous operation
Insufficient cooling air
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Correction
Insure hoses from pump to ram are completely
secured
Insure fluid level is at full capacity
Bleed system
Insure cutter squares itself to the pipe by pump-
ing several times before starting power drive
Short lengths of pipe must rest squarely on cutter
frame rollers. Long lengths must be supported
with stands so the cutter can locate itself to pipe
Pump 2 to 3 strokes on foot pump after cutter
wheel contacts the pipe before starting the 700
Power Drive
Insure cutter wheel is free to rotate in either direc-
tion in hub assembly (See Directions)
Square Drive Adapter must be fully inserted,
spline first into gear head
Insure that pipe is free of flat areas or has not
been crushed
Examine supply
Install fuse
Check the brushes, renew used brushes
Let power drive cool after continuous use
Clean the air-vent opening of the motor