RIDGID 258XL User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

Ridge Tool Company 7

258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters

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

To avoid electrical shock and electrical

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

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.

Figure 6 – Position Pipe Supports So That Cutter Wheel

Is Not Pinched By The Pipe

WARNING

INCORRECT

CORRECT

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