RIDGID PC116, Manual

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The tubing cutter is not designed for use with pipe.
Figure 1 – RIDGID ® PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter
ets buttoned. Do not reach across machine. Clothing
can be caught by the machine resulting in entangle-
ment.
• Keep hands away from rotating parts such as
rollers, reamer, cutting wheel and tube. Allow parts
to come to a complete stop before handling the tool
or tube.
This practice will reduce the chance of entan-
glement in rotating parts.
• Secure machine to stable bench or stand. Properly
support the tubes.
This will reduce the risk of striking
and crushing injuries from tipping and falling tube and
equipment.
• Do not cut visibly bent tubing or tubing with fit-
tings attached.
Reduces the risk of excessive vibra-
tion and loss of control of the machine and/or tubing.
• Always wear appropriate eye protection and appro-
priate personal protective equipment.
Cutting tools
can break or shatter. This will reduce the risk of injury.
• One person must control the work process and the
foot switch.
Only the operator should be in the work
area when the machine is running. This helps reduce
the risk of injury.
• Read and understand these instructions and the
instructions and warnings for all equipment and
materials being used before operating this tool to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
RIDGID Contact Information
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID ® product:
– Contact your local RIDGID ® distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact
point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Cana da call (800) 519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID ® PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter is
designed to cut ½" to 4" nominal size (12 to 100 mm)
metallic and plastic tubing/conduit.
A two speed switch controls the roller speed and a pneu-
matic foot switch provides ON/OFF control of the motor. A
scale is included for tube measurement. The Power
Tubing Cutter is lightweight and compact for ease of
transport.
An optional reamer is available to remove burrs from the
inside of tubing up to 2" (50 mm).
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PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter
Grip
Quick
Switch Size
Adjustment
Handle
Foot
Switch
Plug
Switch Label
Cord Wrap
Feed Screw
Quick Feed Cutter Release
Rollers
Warning
Label
I-Low/O-OFF/II-High
Switch
Measurement
Scale
Reamer Storage
Reamer
Connection
Serial Plate
Cutter Wheel
(Hidden)
Wheel
Storage
(Back)