RIDGID PTC-400 User manual

Tubing Cutter

Manual

PC116/PTC-400
Power Tubing Cutter

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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 ..............................................................................................................................................................3

RIDGID Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................................4

Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................4

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................5

Standard Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................5

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Bench Mounting ..............................................................................................................................................................................5

Pre-Operation Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................6

Machine and Work Area Set-Up........................................................................................................................................................6

PC116ST Stand/Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................................................7

Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................8

Adjusting Cutter For Different Tube Sizes ......................................................................................................................................8

Selecting/Changing Operating Speed ............................................................................................................................................8

Cutting Tube....................................................................................................................................................................................9

Reaming Tube ..............................................................................................................................................................................10

Transportation ..............................................................................................................................................................................10

Storage..............................................................................................................................................................................................10

Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................11

Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................................11

Changing Cutter Wheel ................................................................................................................................................................11

Motor Overcurrent Protection........................................................................................................................................................11

Changing Motor Brushes ..............................................................................................................................................................11

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................13

Service And Repair ......................................................................................................................................................................13

Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................13

Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................................14

EC Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover

Lifetime Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................Back Cover

*Original Instructions - English

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Tubing Cutter

PC116/PTC-400
Power Tubing Cutter

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, re and/or
serious personal injury.

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Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on name plate.

Serial
No.

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe­ty information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual careful­ly before using the equipment. The operator’s manual
contains important information on the safe and proper
operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with
side shields or goggles when handling or using this
equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings*

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra­tions and specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and by-standers away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other
body parts being caught or wrapped in rollers or other
moving parts.

This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other
body parts being cut by the rotating or moving parts.

This symbol indicates the risk of machine tipping, caus­ing striking or crushing injuries.

This symbol means do not wear gloves while operating
this machine to reduce the risk of entanglement.

Electrical Safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
mod ify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodi -

fied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of elec­tric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-

faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig­erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock

if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electrical shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of elec­tric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter

* The text used in the General Power Tool Safety Warnings section of this manual is verbatim, as required, from the applicable UL/CSA/EN 62841-1 standard.

This section contains general safety practices for many different types of power tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool, and some do not apply to this
tool.

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(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com­mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo -

ment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the OFF position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
ON invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the power tool ON. A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in per­sonal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of

tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power Tool Use and Care

• Do not force power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use power tool if the switch does not turn it
ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be con­trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

the battery pack, if detachable, from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preven-

tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s op ­er ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. The use of the power tool for operations dif-

ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING

This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.

Read these precautions carefully before using the
PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter to reduce
the risk of electrical shock or other serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Keep this manual with machine for use by the operator.

• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-

ating Power Tubing Cutter. Keep sleeves and jack-

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ets buttoned. Do not reach across machine. Clothing
can be caught by the machine resulting in entangle­ment.

• 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 vibra­tion 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.

The tubing cutter is not designed for use with pipe.

Handle

Grip

Feed Screw

Quick Feed Cutter Release

Quick
Switch Size
Adjustment

Wheel

Storage

(Back)

Warning

Label

Rollers

I-Low/O-OFF/II-High

Switch

Switch

Plug

Foot

• 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.

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 pneu­matic 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.

Cord Wrap

Cutter Wheel

(Hidden)

Switch Label

Figure 1 – RIDGID®PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

Measurement

Scale

Reamer Storage

Reamer

Connection

Serial Plate

An optional reamer is available to remove burrs from the
inside of tubing up to 2" (50 mm).

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Figure 2 – Machine Serial Number

The machine serial number is located on the side of the
cutter. The last 4 digits indicate the month and year of
manufacture. (10 = month, 19 = year).

Specifications

Nominal Tube Size

Cutting Capacity.........½" to 4" (12 mm to 100 mm)

Actual Cutting

Capacity .....................½" to 4.5" (12 mm to 116 mm)

Tube/Conduit Maximum Wall CutterWheel

Material* Thickness E-850 E-855

Cat. #66938 Cat. #66943
Carbon Steel 0.1" (2.5 mm) X
Stainless Steel 0.1" (2.5 mm) X
Aluminum 0.1" (2.5 mm) X
Copper 0.1" (2.5 mm) X
Plastic 0.23" (6 mm) X

* General guideline only.Material composition, hardness and other factors

affect ability to cut, wheel life, burr formation, etc

Nominal Reaming

Capacity ...................½" to 2" (12 mm to 50 mm)

(optional accessory)

Max. Tube Length ....20' (6m)

Motor

Type .........................Universal

Voltage.....................100-120V 220-240V

Current .....................5.8 A 3.0A

Frequency ................50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Power .......................705W 705W

Refer to on-product serial plate for information specific to unit.

Roller Rotational

Speed.........................190/363 RPM for 220-240V,

225/385 RPM for 100-120V

Controls......................I-LOW/O-OFF/II-HIGH Switch

and ON/OFF Foot Switch

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

Weight ........................32 lbs. (14.5 kg)

Overall Dimension

L x W x H....................11.6" × 9.4" × 15.9"

(295 mm × 239 mm × 403 mm)

Operating

Temperature...............-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Sound Pressure (L

PA

)* ...82.3 dB(A), K=3

Sound Power (LWA)*.......93.3 dB(A), K=3

* Sound measurements are measured in accordance with a standardized test per

Standard EN 62481-1.

- Sound emissions may vary due to your location and specific use of these
tools.

- Daily exposure levels for sound need to be evaluated for each application and
appropriate safety measures taken when needed. Evaluation of exposure lev­els should consider the time a tool is switched OFF and not in use. This may
significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Standard Equipment

Refer to the RIDGID catalog for details on equipment
supplied with specific machine catalog numbers.

NOTICE

Selection of appropriate materials and instal­lation, joining and forming methods is the responsibility of
the system designer and/or installer. Selection of improp­er materials and methods could cause system failure.

Stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials
can be contaminated during installation, joining and form­ing. This contamination could cause corrosion and pre­mature failure. Careful evaluation of materials and meth­ods for the specific service conditions, including chemical
and temperature, should be completed before any instal­lation is attempted.

To reduce the risk of ferrous contamination of stainless
steel, make sure that the rollers are clean and debris
free. Thoroughly clean with a stainless steel brush.
Change the cutter wheel and reamer before use with
stainless steel material. Best practice is to dedicate a
cutter for stainless steel.

Assembly

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury during use, follow
these procedures for proper assembly. Switch should
be OFF and machine unplugged before assembly.

Bench Mounting

The machine can be mounted on a level, stable bench. To
mount the unit on a bench, unscrew the rubber feet at the
four corners of the machine base (See Figure 16) and use
M8 bolts to retain machine to the bench. Tighten securely.

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Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING

Before each use, inspect your
Power Tubing Cutter and cor­rect any problems to reduce
the risk of serious injury from

electric shock, entanglement,
crushing injuries and other causes and prevent
machine damage.

1. Make sure that the Power Tubing Cutter is unplugged.

2. Clean the machine and equipment, including han­dles and controls. This aids inspection and helps pre­vent the machine or control from slipping from your
grip. Clean and maintain the machine per the main­tenance instructions.

3. Inspect the Power Tubing Cutter for:

• Inspect the cord and plug for damage or modifica-

tion.

• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.

• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding

parts or other damage.

• Presence and operation of the foot switch. Confirm

that foot switch is attached, in good condition, that
it cycles smoothly and does not stick.

• Free movement of feedscrew, cutter wheel and

support rollers.

• Presence and readability of the warning and other

labels (See Figure 1).

• Inspect the cutting edges of the cutter wheel and

reamer for wear, deformation, chips or other issues.
Dull, damaged or loose cutters can damage the
tool, produce poor quality cut and increase the risk
of injury.

• If using the PC116TS stand(s), clean, inspect and

lubricate as needed.

• Any condition which may prevent safe and nor-

mal operation.

If any problems are found, do not use the tool until the
problems have been repaired.

4. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
used per its instructions to make sure it is functioning
properly.

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING

Set up the Power
Tubing Cutter and
work area according
to these procedures

to reduce the risk of
serious injury from electric shock, entanglement,
crushing injuries and other causes and prevent
machine damage.

1. Check work area for:

• Adequate lighting.

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
If present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The cutter is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.

• Clear, level, stable, dry location for all equipment
and operator.

• Properly grounded electrical outlet of the correct
voltage. Check machine serial plate for required
voltage. A three-prong or GFCI outlet may not be
properly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspect­ed by a licensed electrician.

2. Inspect the work to be done. Determine the material,
type and size of the tube. Determine the correct equip­ment for the job. See Specifications section.

3. Confirm all equipment to be used has been properly
inspected and assembled.

4. Place the machine on a flat, level, stable surface.
See “Bench Mounting” in Assembly section. Confirm
that unit is stable and secure.

5. If tube will extend more than 6" (15 cm) beyond the
machine, use one or more appropriate stands to
support the tube. Place the stands in line with rollers.
Longer tube may need more than one stand. Only
use stands designed for this purpose. Improper sup­ports or supporting the tube by hand can cause tip­ping or entanglement injuries. Do not exceed the
marked stand capacity. When the cutter and stand are
sitting on the same plane, use the RIDGID PC116TS
Tube Stand to support the tube.

If working on a bench or other raised work area, a
variety of RIDGID Pipe Stands can be used to support
the tube. If using the PC116/PTC-400 on the ground,
use the RIDGID PC116TS Tube Stand to support the
tube. See Figure 3.

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Figure 3 – Stand placement

4

0

-

7

6

1.

5

-

3

0

.

5

-

1.

5

1

2

-

4

0

2

2

.

.

Ball Head

Collar

3" - 4.5" (76-120 mm)

1.5" - 3" (40-76 mm)

0.5" - 1.5" (12-40 mm)

A

C

Figure 4 – PC116TS Stand Adjustment

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

the machine and tube. This helps prevent non-oper­ators from contacting the machine or tube and
reduces the risk of tipping or entanglement.

7. Position the foot switch as shown in Figure 8 to allow
a proper operating position.

8. With the switch in the O-OFF position, run the cord
along a clear path. With dry hands, plug the power
cord into the properly grounded outlet. Keep all con­nections dry and off the ground. If the power cord is
not long enough, use an extension cord that:

• Is in good condition.

• Has a three-prong plug like on the power tubing cut-

ter.

• Is rated for outdoor use.

• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up

to 50' (15.2 m) long use 14 AWG (2.5 mm
heavier. For extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m -

30.5 m) long use 12 AWG (2.5 mm2) or heavier.

9. Check the power tubing cutter for proper operation.
With hands clear:

B

• Move the speed switch to the I-LOW speed posi-

tion. Press and release the foot switch. The rollers

Button

should rotate as indicated by the arrows in Figure 5.
If the machine does not rotate in the correct direc­tion, or the foot switch does not control the machine
operation, do not use the machine until it has been
repaired.

• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-

ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions. Remove foot from the
foot switch. If any unusual conditions are found, do
not use the machine until it has been repaired.

2

) or

PC116TS Stand/Adjustment

PC116TS Stand is an optional accessory designed for use
with PC116/PTC-400 Cutter and not intended for other
uses.

To adjust ball heads for tube size:

a. Depress button

b. Move ball head to proper tube size position (see

Figure 4)

c. Release button – confirm securely located

To adjust stand height, turn collar to raise or lower stand
head. Stand is designed to be placed on the same flat sur­face as the PC116/PTC-400 Cutter. See Figure 3. If
needed, suitable spacers (such as a piece of wood) can
be used to raise stand.

6. Restrict access or set up guards or barricades to
create a minimum of 3 feet (1 m) of clearance around

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B

C

Figure 5 – Roller Direction of Rotation

10. Move the speed switch to the O-OFF position, and
with dry hands unplug the machine.

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I II

LOW

HIGH

O

OFF

Operating Instructions

WARNING

Do not wear gloves or
loose clothing when
operating Power Tub ­in g Cu tter. Keep

sleeves and jackets
buttoned. Do not reach across machine. Clothing can
be caught by the machine resulting in entanglement.

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 entanglement
in rotating parts.

Properly support the tubes. This will reduce the
risk of striking and crushing injuries from tipping and
falling tube and equipment.

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.

Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
serious injury from electric shock, entanglement,
crushing injuries and other causes and prevent ma ­chine damage.

Make sure that machine and work area is properly set up
and that the work area is free of bystanders and other dis­tractions. The operator should be the only person in the
area while the machine is operated.

2. Using grip, move head to desired position .

3. Insert the quick switch knob to retain head in position.

Quick Feed Cutter Adjustment

This quick feed cutter adjustment is used to advance
and retract the cutter wheel during cutting operation.

1. To advance the cutter wheel, push the handle down
(Figure 7A) until it engages the tube.

2. To retract cutter wheel, loosen the handle/feedscrew
1-2 turns (Figure 7B) and press the release (Figure
7C) to allow it to retract (it is spring loaded – control
the movement of the handle).

A

Figure 7 – Quick Feed: A-Advance, B-Loosen, C-Retract

B C

3

Adjusting Cutter For Different Tube Sizes

Quick Switch Size Adjustment

The quick switch size adjustment is provided to quickly
adjust between tube size ranges 2" (50mm) and smaller
and 2" to 4" (50 mm to 100 mm).

3

1

Figure 6 – Quick Switch Size Adjustment

1. With no tube in cutter, grasp grip and release the pin
by slightly depressing the knob and turning slight­ly counter-clockwise . The knob is spring loaded
and will retract, control the movement of the knob.

See Figure 6.

2

1

2

Selecting/Changing Operating Speed

The Power Tubing Cutter has two operating speeds –
LOW and HIGH, see Figure 8.

Figure 8 – Speed Label

LOW speed (I-Low switch setting). This decreases the
risk of tube vibration and oscillation during use.

Recommended for tube 2" (50mm) diameter and
smaller, and longer than 6.5' (2m)

HIGH speed (II-High switch setting). This will lower cutting
time.

For tube larger than 2" (50mm) diameter of any
length
For any tube shorter than 6.5' (2m)

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Tube vibration and oscillation depend on many factors,
such as the tube length, size, weight, straightness, stand
alignment, roller speed, etc. If at any time you feel the tube
is excessively vibrating or oscillating, release the foot
switch. If in II-High speed, change to I-Low speed and try
again. If in I-Low speed, change to another cutting method
for that piece, such as a hand cutter.

To change speeds, release foot switch and allow cutter to
come to a complete stop. Move switch to the desired
position. Do not change operating speed while machine is
running.

Cutting Tube

1. Check that the tubing is not visibly bent and no fit­tings are attached. Cutting bent tubes or tubes with
fittings can result in excessive vibration and loss of
control. Use a hand cutter if needed. Mark the tubing
at the desired length. For convenience, a measuring
scale is provided on the machine.

2. If needed, adjust the power tubing cutter size range
with the quick switch size adjustment.

PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing Cutter

Support Rollers

Scale

Figure 9 – Support Rollers Contacting Tubing

6. Move the I-Low/O-OFF/II-High switch into the appro­priate position for the tube being cut

7. Depress the foot switch. The rollers and the tube will
start to rotate. Keep hands way from rotating parts.

Cutter
Wheel

Tube

3. Place the tubing on the rollers so that the cutting
mark is located under the cutter wheel, on the zero
mark of the scale. If the tubing extends beyond the
machine, position supports under the tube. Supports
should be adjusted so the tube sits squarely on the
rollers. This will help insure proper tracking of the cut.

See Figure 3.

4. Assume a proper operating position to help maintain
control of the machine and tube (see Figure 10):

• Be sure you have convenient access to the tools

and switch.

• Be sure that you can control the foot switch. Do not

step on foot switch yet. In case of emergency, you
must be able to release the foot switch.

• Be sure that you have good balance and do not

have to overreach.

5. Advance the quick feed system until the support
rollers contact the tube (Figure 9). Align the cutter
wheel with the mark on the tubing. Tighten the feed­screw to bring the cutter wheel in contact with the
tube. After cutter wheel contacts tube, advance the
feedscrew an additional 1 to 1½ turns to grip the
tube. Do not over advance the feedscrew, this can
oval the pipe and increase burr formation.

Figure 10 – Cutting Tubing

8. Advance the feed screw by slowly and continuously
tightening the feedscrew until the tubing is cut.
Aggressive cutting can damage the cutter wheel
and cause excessive burrs. Maintain the support
rollers in contact with the tube to help hold the tube in
place.

If the tubing spirals while being cut, stop the cut and
check the machine set up, especially the alignment of
the tube stands. Different tube materials may need
slight additional tightening of the feedscrew to improve
tracking.

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9. Remove foot from the foot switch. Then move the I­Low/O-OFF/I-High switch into O-OFF position.

10. When tubing stops rotating, loosen the feedscrew 1­2 turns and press the release to fully retract the cut­ter wheel. Remove the tubing.

Reaming Tube

Reamer

Figure 11 – Installing Reamer

1. Place the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch in the O-OFF
Position.

2. Remove the reamer from the storage position and
mount in use position as shown in Figure 11. Confirm
that the reamer is securely mounted.

7. Remove foot from the foot switch.

8. Place the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch in the O-OFF
Position.

9. Remove reamer from use position and return to stor­age position.

Transportation

1. Remove or secure all loose equipment and material
from the machine prior to moving to prevent falling or
tipping.

2. Place the cutter wheel in down position.

3. Wrap the power cord and foot switch hose around the
cord hook and secure as shown in Figure 13.

4. Lift with grip. Use care in lifting and moving. Be
aware of the machine weight.

3. Move the I-Low/O-OFF/I-High switch into I-Low posi­tion.

4. Depress the foot switch. Keep hands away from
tube ends and rotating parts.

5. Securely grasp the tube. Properly support the tube to
help maintain control.

6. Place the tubing over the reamer cone and gently
apply pressure (Figure 12) to remove burrs from inside
of tube end. Do not force the tube into the reamer, this
can cause the reamer to grab the tube and spin it in
your hands.

Figure 12 – Reaming Tubing

Wheel

Storage

Figure 13 – Cord/Hose Wrapped

Storage

WARNING

dry and indoors or well covered if kept outdoors. Store the
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and
people unfamiliar with Power Tubing Cutter. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

The Power Tubing Cutter must be kept

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Maintenance Instructions

WARNING

Make sure that the switch is in the O-OFF position
and the machine is unplugged before performing
any maintenance or making any adjustments.

Maintain cutter according to these procedures to
reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, entan­glement and other causes.

Cleaning

Gently clean the machine after each use with a clean dry
cloth. Keep the rollers clean and free from dirt and debris.

Keep the reamer clean and free from chips for maxi­mum efficiency.

Clean any dust and debris from the motor vents.

Lubrication

On a monthly basis (or more often if needed) lubricate all
exposed moving parts of Power Tube Cutter and PC116TS
stand (such as feed screw, quick feed system, rollers and
pivot points) with a light lubricating oil. Wipe any excess oil
from exposed surfaces.

Changing Cutter Wheel

See Specifications for proper cutting wheel selection.
Change the cutter wheel when cutting different materi­als, replace the cutter wheel when the cutting edge
becomes chipped or flat. An extra cutter wheel can be
stored on the unit. See Figure 13.

1. Remove the link pin. The wheel holder will drop free
(Figure 14).

Bearing

Figure 15 – Changing Cutter Wheel

Cutter
Wheel

Wheel
Holder

Link Pin

Wheel Pin

Motor Overcurrent Protection

The cutter is equipped with overcurrent protection that
turns off the machine to protect the motor if it draws exces­sive current.

If the machine shuts down unexpectedly, release the
footswitch. Place the switch in the O-OFF position and
unplug the machine. Remove any tube from the machine.
Follow the Pre-Operation Inspection and Machine and
Work Area Set-up sections to confirm that the machine
works properly.

Changing Motor Brushes

Check motor brushes every six months, the brushes
should be changed if the length is less than 5 mm (0.2").

1. Confirm that switch is in the O-OFF position and the
machine is unplugged.

2. Loosen the five screws that hold the bottom cover
(Figure 16) and remove cover (Some screws are
retained to cover).

3. Use a screwdriver to unscrew and remove the brush
caps (Figure 17). Gently remove the carbon brushes
and check the length (Figure 18). If brush length is
less than 5 mm (0.2"), change brushes.

4. Insert brush into brush holder, properly aligning the
brush tabs with the reliefs in the brush holder.

5. Securely tighten the brush caps. Reinstall the bottom
cover.

6. Once the machine is reassembled, run the machine in
the II-High speed for five minutes with no tube in the
machine to break in the brushes.

Figure 14 – Removing Wheel Holder

2. Remove wheel pin and cutter wheel/bearing (Figure

15).

3. Inspect bearing. Bearing should move freely. Replace
if needed.

4. Reverse process to install cutter wheel.

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10.28" (261 mm)

Screw

6.93" (176 mm)

Figure 16 – Bottom Cover Screws

0.71"

(18 mm)

Screw

Feet

Figure 18 – Inspect Brush Length

0.2" (5 mm)
Min.

Figure 17 – Removing Brush Cap

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video of PC116/PTC-400.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION

Excessive vibration dur­ing operation.

Machine not cutting
tubes properly.

Machine stalls while
cutting.

Machine does not oper­ate.

Excessive tube burrs or
end deformation.

Machine stops while foot
switch is depressed. Re­starts when foot switch
is re-depressed.

Wrong operating speed.

Cutting bent tube.

Long tube not properly supported.

Machine not properly mounted.

Worn cutter wheel.

Use on incorrect tube size or material.

Agressive feeding of the cutter wheel while cutting.

Motor brushes are worn out.

Overcurrent protection activated.

Worn or damaged cutter wheel.

Agressive feeding of the cutter wheel while cutting.

Hole in foot switch/hose.

Air switch leaks.

See Selecting Operating Speed.

Do not cut visibly bent tube. Use hand cutter.

Support long tube with pipe stands.

Properly mount the machine on flat surface, bolt
with the mounting bolts.

Replace worn cutter wheel.

Use on correct type of tube (see Specifications).

Gently feed the cutter wheel.

Install new motor brushes.

Follow Motor Overcurrent instructions in
Maintenance section.

Replace cutter wheel.

Gently feed the cutter wheel.

Replace foot switch.

If no issue found with foot switch/hose, have air
switch replaced.

Service and Repair

WARNING

Improper service or repair can make the machine
unsafe to operate.

The Maintenance Instructions will take care of most of the
service needs of this machine. Any problems not ad ­dressed by this section should only be handled by a
RIDGID Independent Service Center. Use only RIDGID
service parts.

For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions see
Contact Information section in this manual.

Optional Equipment

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use acces­sories specifically designed and recommended for
use with the RIDGID PC116/PTC-400 Power Tubing
Cutter, such as those listed.

Catalog

No. Description

64903 PC116TS Tube stand for use with PC116/PTC-400
66253 PC116 220-240V Motor carbon brush
66248 PC116 100-120V Motor carbon brush
56662 VJ-99 28" - 52" V-Head High Pipe Stand
64908 137S Reamer for PC116/PTC-400
66938 E850 Cutter Wheel (For Metallic Tube)
66943 E855 Cutter Wheel (For Plastic Tube)
64898 Cutter Wheel Bearing

For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment available
for these tools, see the Ridge Tool Catalog online at
RIDGID.com or see Contact Information.

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Disposal

Parts of these tools contain valuable materials and can be
recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling
that may be found locally. Dispose of the components in
compliance with all applicable regulations. Contact your
local waste management authority for more information.

For EC Countries: Do not dispose of elec­trical equipment with household waste!

According to the European Guideline 2012/ ­19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation into nation-

al legislation, electrical equipment that is no
longer usable must be collected separately and disposed
of in an environmentally correct manner.

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