RIDGID 258 Quick Start Manual

Rigid 258 & 258XL Pipe Cutter
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the Pipe Cutter is required. The following
procedures should be followed:

1. Connecting the hydraulic foot pump to the cutter.

a. Insert the male end of the quick-disconnect coupling into the female end located on the
hydraulic cylinder .
b. The foot pump relief valve must be depressed to release any line pressure and allow
insertion of the quick connector.
Failure to secure the power drive with the reaction arm will result in the rotation of the
power drive.

2. Connecting the 700 Power Drive to the cutter.

a. Push 774 Square Drive Adapter, spline end first, squarely into power drive face gear until
spring loaded adapter pawls catch securely.
b. Place power drive with adapter on the cutter. Power drive and adapter connect to the square
drive on the cutter. Be sure power drive rests inside the reaction arm at the rear of the cutter
c. Hand tighten the two set screws on the 774 square drive adapter to the square drive with
5/16" allen wrench. (Provided with adapter.)
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Pipe Cutters and Power Drive. The following
inspection procedures should be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged.
2. Inspect the cutter wheel to insure it is not dull, bent or damaged. Refer to the Special
Procedures if it needs to be replaced.
3. Check that the cutter frame rollers are free to rotate under the pipe. Clean debris, pipe scale
and dirt from rollers.
4. Insure pipe support ball transfer heads are free to move and are clean of dirt, pipe scale and
debris.
5. Insure the three screws and lock washers are tight in the cutter wheel assembly.
6. Check fluid levels in the hydraulic foot pump. Insure fluid level is to the FULL MARK when
the ram is fully retracted when checking level of fluid.
7. Check that cutter wheel guard is in place.
8. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the plug has been modified, is missing the
grounding pin or if the cord is damaged, do not use the Power Drive until the cord has been
replaced.
9. Inspect the Pipe Cutter and Power Drive for any broken, missing, misaligned or binding
parts as well as any other conditions which may affect the safe and normal operation of the
tool. If any of these conditions are present, do not use the tool until any problem has been
repaired.
10. Use tools and accessories that are specifically designed for your Power Cutter and meet
the needs of your application. The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the job