Operating Instructions; Cutting Tube - RIDGID 122 Operator's Manual

122 Copper Cutting and Prep Machine
5. If workpiece extends more than four (4) feet beyond
the machine, use one or more pipe stands to prevent
the tube from falling.
6. Plug the machine into the electrical outlet, making
sure to position the power cord along the clear path
selected earlier. Use an extension cord in good
condition.
Make sure the electrical cord is clear of
WARNING
the reamer and wire brushes.
WARNING
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 one
shown in Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used
outdoors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (16 AWG
below 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
WARNING
all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do
not touch plug with wet hands.
NOTE! For ease of use, the ON/OFF operation of this
machine can be controlled by using the No.
301A Foot Switch. (No. 301A Foot Switch is
an optional accessory.)

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating machine. Keep sleeves and jackets but-
toned. Always wear eye protection to protect
eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.
Keep fingers and hands away from the reamer,
rollers and wire brush tools. Reduces the risk of
entanglement and being cut.
Properly support long lengths of tubing. Do not
cut visibly bent tubing.

Cutting Tube

1. Mark the tubing at the desired length. For operator
convenience, a scale is provided on the machine.
Check the tubing is not visibly bent.
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Cutting tubing that is bent will result in exces-
CAUTION
sive vibration. Use hand cutter.
2. Raise cutter handle of the machine to its maximum
height to provide clearance for the tubing (Figure 4).
3. Place the tubing on the rollers so that the cutting
mark is located under the cutter wheel. If cutting a
length of tubing that extends more than four feet
beyond the machine, position pipe supports under the
workpiece.
4. Assume the correct operating position in order to
maintain proper balance and control of the unit
(Figure 4).
• Stand facing the cutter handle and drive rolls.
• Be sure you have convenient access to the
ON/OFF switch.
• Keep hands and fingers away from reamer and
wire brushes.
Figure 4 – Proper Operating Position and Machine Set-Up
5. Adjust height of cutter wheel assembly to a conve-
nient position. Align the cutter wheel with the mark on
the tubing.
NOTE! To adjust the height of the cutter wheel, 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 5). Turn the ON/OFF switch
to the ON position.
Tubing will rotate. Keep hands away from
CAUTION
ends of tubing that may have burrs or sharp edges.
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