Using Pipe Supports - RIDGID 258 Operator's Manual

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters
To avoid electrical shock and electrical
WARNING
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown
in Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used
outdoors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG
below 25'/12 AWG 25' - 50'). If the wire thickness is
too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord's
insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep
WARNING
all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do
not touch plug with wet hands.
6. Check the Power Drive to insure it is operating
properly.
• Depress the switch and make sure it controls the
stopping of the Power Drive by releasing the switch.
• Depress and hold the switch. Inspect the moving
parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any
other unusual conditions that may affect the safe
and normal operation of the tool. If such condi-
tions are present, have the power drive serviced.
• Depress switch in the opposite direction. Check
that the power drive rotates in an opposite direction.

Using Pipe Supports

CAUTION
Pipe supports must be used to prevent cutter
wheel damage. Failure to properly support the
pipe will result in shortened wheel life.
Two (2) ball transfer head pipe supports are
shipped with the 258 and 258XL Cutters. When cut-
ting pipe in lengths of 18" or longer, additional
pipe supports must be used.
1. As shown in Figure 6, the cutter and pipe supports
must be positioned so that the pipe sections have a
tendency to fall away from the cutter blade as the pipe
is cut. If the cutter wheel is pinched by the pipe, it will
damage the cutter wheel.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Figure 6 – Position Pipe Supports So That Cutter Wheel
Is Not Pinched By The Pipe
2. Actual placement of the pipe supports will vary
depending on the position of the cutter and the
length of pipe. Figure 7 illustrates typical set-ups of
the pipe supports.
NOTE! The cutting of long sections of pipe may require
four (4) pipe supports.
Figure 7A – Longer Lengths
Figure 7B – Very Short Lengths
Figure 7C – Short to Medium Length
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