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258/258XL Power Pipe Cutters
Tool Use and Care
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
the 258/258XL Pipe Cutters. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Switch Safety
The momentary contact switch incorporated in the power
drive is for your safety. It lets you shut off the motor by
removing your finger. If clothing should become caught in
the pipe or cutter, it will continue to wind up, pulling you
into the machine. Because the power drive has high torque,
the clothing itself can bind around your arm or other body
parts with enough force to crush or break bones.
Cutter Safety
• Cutter is made to cut 2
1
/
2
″ through 8″ or 8″ through
12″. Follow instructions in operator’s manual on
proper use. Other uses may increase risk of injury.
• Keep fingers and hands away from cutter blade.
Reduces risk of being cut.
• Keep guards in place. Removal of guards increases
the risk of injury.
• Set-up cutter and 258 pipe supports on a flat, level
surface. Be sure the cutter is stable and will not tip
over. Do not use on a bench or any elevated sur-
face. Improper set-up increases the risk of injury.
• Do not use if momentary contact switch for the
700 Power Drive is broken. The purpose of the switch
is to prevent injuries.
• Secure the 700 Power Drive properly to the cutter.
Carefully follow set-up instructions. Place foot
pump behind cutter and near the power drive.
Position the power cord clear of the blade. Improper
set-up increases the risk of injury.
• Keep all personnel clear of rotating pipe. Use
barricades if necessary. Prevents entanglement
in the pipe.
• Do not use with dull, bent or damaged cutter
wheels. Less likely to bind and lose control.
• Do not reach across cutter or rotating pipe. May
become entangled in the tool causing serious injury.
• Keep hands and feet clear of the pipe in the event
it falls after being cut. High pressure exerted by the
cutter may cause the cut section to fly with con-
siderable force. May result in serious injury.
WARNING