Reaming Tube; Transportation; Storage - RIDGID PC116 Manual

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter
9. Remove foot from the foot switch. Then move the I-
Low/O-OFF/I-High switch into O-OFF position.
10. When tubing stops rotating, loosen the feedscrew 1-
2 turns and press the release to fully retract the cut-
ter wheel. Remove the tubing.

Reaming Tube

Reamer
Figure 11 – Installing Reamer
1. Place the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch in the O-OFF
Position.
2. Remove the reamer from the storage position and
mount in use position as shown in Figure 11. Confirm
that the reamer is securely mounted.
3. Move the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch into I-Low posi-
tion.
4. Depress the foot switch. Keep hands away from
tube ends and rotating parts.
5. Securely grasp the tube. Properly support the tube to
help maintain control.
6. Place the tubing over the reamer cone and gently
apply pressure (Figure 12) to remove burrs from inside
of tube end. Do not force the tube into the reamer, this
can cause the reamer to grab the tube and spin it in
your hands.
Figure 12 – Reaming Tubing
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7. Remove foot from the foot switch.
8. Place the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch in the O-OFF
Position.
9. Remove reamer from use position and return to stor-
age position.

Transportation

1. Remove or secure all loose equipment and material
from the machine prior to moving to prevent falling or
tipping.
2. Place the cutter wheel in down position.
3. Wrap the power cord and foot switch hose around the
cord hook and secure as shown in Figure 13.
4. Lift with grip. Use care in lifting and moving. Be
aware of the machine weight.
Figure 13 – Cord/Hose Wrapped

Storage

The Power Tubing Cutter must be kept
WARNING
dry and indoors or well covered if kept outdoors. Store the
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and
people unfamiliar with Power Tubing Cutter. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Wheel
Storage
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