999-995-226.10_REV. Aii
PCS-500 PipeSaw
Table of Contents
Recording Form For Machine Serial Number ............................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
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®Contact Information ......................................................................................................................................5
Description ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................7
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Operation Inspection..............................................................................................................................................8
Set-Up And Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................8
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 ........................................................................................................................................................................14
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 ....................................................................................................................................................17
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................17
FCC/ICES Statement ..................................................................................................................................................60
EC Declaration....................................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Lifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
