999-995-226.10_REV. A
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PCS-500 PipeSaw
Table of Contents
Recording Form For Machine Serial Number
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Safety Symbols
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use And Care ..........................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
PipeSaw Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................4
RIDGID
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Contact Information
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Description
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Specifications
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Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Operation Inspection
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Set-Up And Operating Instructions
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Workpiece Preparation................................................................................................................................................9
Mounting Clamp on Pipe ..........................................................................................................................................10
Mounting Saw on Clamp ..........................................................................................................................................11
Cutting Operation ......................................................................................................................................................11
Dismounting the PipeSaw and Clamp ......................................................................................................................13
Transportation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Storage
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Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning Saw Blade Cavity ......................................................................................................................................14
General Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................14
Gearbox Lubrication..................................................................................................................................................14
Changing Saw Blade ................................................................................................................................................15
Replacing Carbon Brushes ......................................................................................................................................15
Motor Thermal Overload ..........................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................16
Service And Repair ..................................................................................................................................................16
Optional Equipment
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Disposal
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FCC/ICES Statement
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EC Declaration
....................................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Lifetime Warranty
..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English