RIDGID 122 Manual page 3

122 STAINLESS STEEL TUBE CUTTING MACHINE
5. Adjust height of cutter wheel assembly to a convenient position. Align the
cutter wheel with the mark on the tubing.
NOTE: To adjust height of the cutter wheel assembly, push handle to the
right and relocate position pin by moving handle up or down.
6. Lower the handle until the cutter wheel support rollers contact the tubing
(Figure 4). Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Caution: Tubing will rotate. Keep hands away from ends of tubing that
may have burrs or sharp edges.
7. Apply pressure to the handle slowly and continuously until the tubing is
cut. Do not force the cutter wheel into the workpiece. This will damage
and shorten the life of the cutter wheel.
8. Release pressure from the handle but still have the cutter wheel support
rollers maintain contact with the tubing (Figure 5). The rollers will hold the
tubing so it will not fall to the ground.
9. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
10. Remove tubing from the machine. Raise the cutter handle to its
maximum height.
Reaming I.D. Of Tube
NOTE! Reamer is an accessory and sold separately.
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. Remove burrs on inside of tube by placing tube over reamer cone and
gently applying pressure. Long lengths of tubing should be supported by
pipe stands.
Warning: Keep fi ngers away from the reamer cone and pipe end.
3. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Accessories
Warning: Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to function
with the Stainless Steel Cutting Machine. Other accessories designed for
use with other tools may become hazardous when used on this machine.
To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.
Catalog No. Description
33541 I.D. Reamer
Replacement Cutter Wheels
Catalog No. Description
33551 HD Stainless Cutter Wheel
RIDGID Pipe Stands Recommended For Use With No. 122 Stainless
Steel Cutting Machine
• VJ 98 catno 56657
• RJ 98 catno 56672
Maintenance Instructions
Warning: Make sure machine is unplugged from power source before
performing maintenance or making any adjustment.
Lubrication
Keep a light coat of oil on the rack and pinion and the cutter wheel shaft.
NOTE: No lubrication of the rollers is required.
Rollers
Keep rollers clean and free from dirt and debris.
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Cutter Wheel Replacement
Cutter wheel is considered worn when cutting edge becomes ragged.
1. Loosen shoulder bolt and remove hold down wheel carriage (Figure 6).
Ensure that the shoulder bolt remains inserted in arbor to keep tension
spring in place.
2. Remove cutter wheel screw and replace cutter wheel.
3. Reinstall hold down wheel carriage and tighten shoulder bolt.
Motor
Motor is equipped with a thermal overload that turns off the motor in the event
it develops excessive heat. To reset the thermal overload, wait approximately
15 minutes for the motor to cool and remove the bottom cover. Press the red
button located on the end of the motor opposite the reamer.
Warning: To prevent electrical shock, make sure machine is unplugged from
power source before removing cover.
Replace the cover and plug the machine into an electrical outlet. Turn the
ON/OFF switch to the ON position. If motor does not start or the thermal
overload continually trips during normal use, the machine should be taken to
an Authorized Service Center.
For all other service and maintenance take machine to a RIDGID authorised
service center.
Ridge Tool Company