User Guide

Mounting The Cutter On The Pipe
Open the cutter by turning the feed handle counter clockwise and
place the cutter on the solidly held pipe so that the rollers are in
contact with the pipe. Turn the screw handle clockwise until the
cutter wheel makes contact with the pipe. The rollers will steady
the cutter and keep it square to the pipe while the cutter wheel
will make contact with the pipe itself.
True Tracking
When the cutter wheel is in contact with the pipe, lightly engage
the cutter wheel by turning the feed screw
1
/
4
of a turn and rotate
the cutter through 360° so that the wheel cuts a light groove.
Check this groove to see if it “tracks” into the original starting
groove. If it does, the result will be a good cut. If not, it will spiral
and not cut the pipe. If the cutter does not track, the cutter wheel
is probably damaged and should be replaced.
The Cut
Having ensured a “true track”, tighten the feed screw a quarter of
a turn and rotate the cutter around the pipe progressively tight-
ening the screw at each turn until the pipe is cut. It should be
noted that the roller, as well as steadying the cutter itself, also
serves to roll down the burrs thrown up on the outside of the pipe
by the cutter wheel.
Do not force the cutter wheel into the pipe. It will
damage and shorten the life of the cutter wheel.
Proper Maintenance of Pipe Cutters
Do not use a pipe cutter that is not properly maintained.
Pipe cutters must be kept clean to ensure they function correctly. always make sure that the feed screw, slide,
cutter wheels, and rollers are kept free of dirt and foreign matter.
• Clean tools correctly – always clean the pipe cutter at the end of each job using a cleaning agent and a
wire brush to clean the feed screw, rollers, and cutter wheel.
• Oil thoroughly – cleaning agents will cause tools to become dry. Always ensure that the feed screw, slide,
rollers and cutter wheels are well lubricated using a suitable lubricating oil. Do not use thread cutting oil which
is not a lubricant.
• Inspect frequently – having cleaned and oiled the cutter thoroughly, inspect it closely to ensure that no dam-
age has taken place to the cutter body, feed screw, rollers; and most important, examine for proper tracking
and cutter wheel sharpness. If any damage is detected, replace the damaged or worn part immediately.
• Store correctly – always hang cutters, if possible, in a warm dry area.
If you have any questions regarding the care and use of tubing cutters, call or email Ridge Tool's Technical
Service Department at [phone] or [e-mail]
CAUTION
WARNING