Reaming Pipe With Hand Reamer; Threading Pipe With Hand Threader - RIDGID 300 Safety Procedures

Doc # 18.47.1 – Ridgid 300 Safety Procedures
2. Align the cutter wheels with the mark on the pipe and rest the pipe cutter's body on the left
support bar. Hand-tighten the pipe cutter to the work piece using the feed screw handle while
keeping the cutter wheels aligned with the mark.
3. Assume the correct operating posture. This will allow you to maintain proper balance and to
safely keep control of the machine and tools.
• Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the foot switch.
• Stand facing the directional switch.
• Be sure you have convenient access to directional switch, tools and chucks.
• Do not reach across the machine or work piece.
4. Flip the directional switch to FOR (Forward).
5. Grasp the pipe cutter's feed screw handle with both hands and depress and hold down the
foot switch with the left foot.
6. Tighten the feed screw handle slowly and continuously until the pipe is cut. Do not force the
cutter into the work piece.
WARNING! To avoid impact injuries, keep a firm grip on the pipe cutter and be sure it is
resting on the support bar. If not held firmly or supported, the tool may rotate or fall to the
ground.
7. Release the foot switch and remove your foot from the housing.

11.3 Reaming Pipe with Hand Reamer

! WARNING! To prevent serious injury, do not use self-feeding spiral reamers with the 300
Power Drive.
1. Flip the directional switch to FOR (Forward).
2. Place the reamer in the end of the pipe
3. Assume the correct operating posture.
4. Rest handle on the left support bar and hold the reamer handgrip with the right hand. To
avoid pinch point injuries, keep your fingers from coming between the reamer and the support
bar.
5. Firmly grasp the end of the reamer handle with the left hand, then depress and hold the foot
switch down.
6. Push the reamer firmly into the pipe with your right hand until ream is complete. Keep your
hand and arm away from any rotating parts and use a firm grip on the handgrip.
7. Release the foot switch and remove your foot from the housing while holding the reamer with
both hands
8. Remove the reamer from the work piece once the Power Drive has stopped rotating.

11.4 Threading Pipe with Hand Threader

1. Place the die head of the hand threader on the end of the pipe.
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