RIDGID PH-60B, Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Read and understand these instructions, the electrical tool in-
structions, and the warnings and instructions for all equipment
and material being used before operating this tool to reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the punch head during
the punch cycle.
Your fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured
or amputated if they are caught between the punch dies or the com-
ponents and any other object.
• This head is not insulated for use on or near energized con-
ductors.
Use of this head on or near energized conductors may
lead to electrical shock, causing severe injury or death.
• Large forces are generated during product use that can break
or throw parts and cause injury.
Stand clear during use and wear
appropriate protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has been welded,
ground, drilled or modified in any manner can break during use.
Only replace components as indicated in these instructions. Discard
damaged heads to reduce the risk of injury.
• Only use a RIDGID ® or ILSCO ® Electrical Tool with this RIDGID ®
PH-60B Punch Head. Use of other tools with this head may dam-
age the head, tool, draw bolt, punch dies, or result in serious injury.
If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID ® product:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your local RIDGID
contact point.
• Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call
(800) 519-3456.
Description
The RIDGID ® PH-60B Punch Head is designed to accept 3 /
4
" -16 UNF
threaded draw bolt for use with punches and dies (such as knockout
punches) to punch holes through sheet materials such as mild or stain-
less steel.
The Punch Head attaches to the RIDGID or ILSCO Electrical Tool and
can rotate 360 degrees with the RIDGID QuickChange System™
(QCS™) for better access in tight areas.
Figure 1 – PH-60B Punch Head
Specification
Material Thickness ............Mild Steel - Up to 10 gauge
(0.135", 3.4 mm)
Stainless Steel – Up to 16 gauge
(0.06", 1.5 mm)
Max. Punch Diameter .........2.5" (63.5 mm) in 10 gauge mild steel
Draw Bolt Thread ................
3 /
4
" – 16 UNF (19.0 mm)
Compatible QCS Types.....6T QCS
60kN QCS
Maximum Force ................13,500 lbf (60 kN)
Weight................................3.4 lb (1.5 kg)
Punching capacity depends on a variety of factors including material
thickness, type and hardness, punch size/configuration. Holes may not
be able to be completed in all cases based on these and other vari-
ables.
Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect the Punch Head before each use for issues that could affect
safe use.
1. With the battery removed from the tool, depress the QCS sleeve
and remove the head.
2. Clean the head and remove all dirt, oil, grease, and debris to aid
in inspection and improve control. Pay close attention to the QCS
coupling to ensure there is no debris to damage the coupling. En-
sure that the threaded hole is free of debris.
3. Inspect the head for:
• Proper assembly and completeness.
• Wear, corrosion or other damage. Dimples in the grooves of the
QCS coupling are normal with use and are not considered
damage.
• Presence and readability of head markings.
If any issues are found, do not use head until corrected.
4. Inspect the electrical tool and any other equipment being used as
directed in their instructions. Make sure Punch parts are in good
working condition.
5. The QCS coupling is lubricated for life at the factory and does not
require any further lubrication. Do not disassemble the Punch
Head. Unit contains compressed spring.
Set Up/Operation
These instructions are generalized for many types of hole punches.
Follow the specific instructions for the set up and operation of the hole
punch being used.
1. Determine the thickness and type of material to be punched.
Make sure there is only a single thickness of material to be
punched. Determine the hole size you wish to punch. Select the
appropriate matched set per its specifications.
2. Make sure all equipment is inspected and set up per its instructions.
3. Mark the hole location and if needed drill a pilot hole just larger
than the draw bolt.
4. With the Punch Head removed from the tool, thread the appro-
priate draw bolt into the Punch Head unit hand tight. The thread
must be fully engaged to ensure proper operation.
5. Place any needed spacers over the draw bolt, followed by the punch
die. Place the cupped half of the die facing away from the tool.
6. Insert the draw bolt through the pilot hole in the material to be
punched.
Figure 2 – Setting Up The Punch Head
7. Thread the matching punch half of the die onto the draw bolt with
the cutting edges toward the material. Tighten by hand until there
are no gaps between the head, spacer(s), die, material and punch.
If there are gaps between the parts, the dies will not be square to
the material and could damage the equipment or cause injury.
Make sure that the punch is fully threaded onto the draw bolt. Do
not operate with the punch partially threaded onto the draw bolt,
this could damage the stud. If the punch will not fully thread onto
the draw bolt, a spacer may need to be removed.
PH-60B Punch Head Instructions
RIDGID
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Punch
Draw Bolt
Punch Die
Spacers
QCS Coupling
Punch Head
Punch
Die
Punch
Spacer
Material
Punch
Die
Spacer
Material To
Be Punched