Pre-Operation Inspection; Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID PC116 Manual

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your
Power Tubing Cutter and cor-
rect any problems to reduce
the risk of serious injury from
electric shock, entanglement,
crushing injuries and other causes and prevent
machine damage.
1. Make sure that the Power Tubing Cutter is unplugged.
2. Clean the machine and equipment, including han-
dles and controls. This aids inspection and helps pre-
vent the machine or control from slipping from your
grip. Clean and maintain the machine per the main-
tenance instructions.
3. Inspect the Power Tubing Cutter for:
• Inspect the cord and plug for damage or modifica-
tion.
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts or other damage.
• Presence and operation of the foot switch. Confirm
that foot switch is attached, in good condition, that
it cycles smoothly and does not stick.
• Free movement of feedscrew, cutter wheel and
support rollers.
• Presence and readability of the warning and other
labels (See Figure 1).
• Inspect the cutting edges of the cutter wheel and
reamer for wear, deformation, chips or other issues.
Dull, damaged or loose cutters can damage the
tool, produce poor quality cut and increase the risk
of injury.
• If using the PC116TS stand(s), clean, inspect and
lubricate as needed.
• Any condition which may prevent safe and nor-
mal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the tool until the
problems have been repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
used per its instructions to make sure it is functioning
properly.
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Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
serious injury from electric shock, entanglement,
crushing injuries and other causes and prevent
machine damage.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
If present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The cutter is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry location for all equipment
and operator.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet of the correct
voltage. Check machine serial plate for required
voltage. A three-prong or GFCI outlet may not be
properly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspect-
ed by a licensed electrician.
2. Inspect the work to be done. Determine the material,
type and size of the tube. Determine the correct equip-
ment for the job. See Specifications section.
3. Confirm all equipment to be used has been properly
inspected and assembled.
4. Place the machine on a flat, level, stable surface.
See "Bench Mounting" in Assembly section. Confirm
that unit is stable and secure.
5. If tube will extend more than 6" (15 cm) beyond the
machine, use one or more appropriate stands to
support the tube. Place the stands in line with rollers.
Longer tube may need more than one stand. Only
use stands designed for this purpose. Improper sup-
ports or supporting the tube by hand can cause tip-
ping or entanglement injuries. Do not exceed the
marked stand capacity. When the cutter and stand are
sitting on the same plane, use the RIDGID PC116TS
Tube Stand to support the tube.
If working on a bench or other raised work area, a
variety of RIDGID Pipe Stands can be used to support
the tube. If using the PC116/PTC-400 on the ground,
use the RIDGID PC116TS Tube Stand to support the
tube. See Figure 3.
Set up the Power
Tubing Cutter and
work area according
to these procedures
to reduce the risk of
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