226 Set-Up And Operation - RIDGID 206 Mode D'emploi

Soil Pipe Cutters
6. For all of the soil pipe cutters, the tool must be fully
open and the chain snugly wrapped around the pipe
before hooking the chain. If not, the wrong pin may be
hooked and the cut may not be able to be completed.
This can also cause the cutter to jam. If that happens,
fully open the tool and move the chain to the next
tighter chain pin and continue operation as described
7. Choose a spot to operate the cutter from. Keep in
mind that when the pipe is cut, parts of it may be
thrown. Make sure that the area is clear of others or
objects that could be struck by pipe. Be aware that
when the pipe is cut the soil pipe cutter and pipe
could drop or fall.

226 Set-Up and Operation

The handle of the 226 Soil Pipe Cutter can be removed for
use in tight spaces. Remove the two bolts/nuts that retain
the handle to the arms of the cutter and remove the han-
dle. Re-install and firmly tighten the bolts/nuts in the arms
of the cutter before use. The handle can be placed in
any of four positions if needed.
Handle
Handle Bolts
Chain
Figure 4 – Using the 226 Soil Pipe Cutter
1. Grip the adjusting knob of the soil pipe cutter and fully
open.
2. Place the soil pipe cutter on the pipe so the cutter
wheels line up with the desired cut point. Makes sure
both hooks are lying on the pipe with the open side
up.
3. Wrap the chain snugly around the pipe and place
the nearest chain pin into the hooks.
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Ratchet
Adjusting Knob
Hook
Chain Pin
Ridge Tool Company
4. Make sure that the cutter wheels are square to the
pipe and at the desired location. Turn the adjusting
knob to firmly tighten the chain around the pipe.
5. Press the release button in the center of the ratchet
head and place into the end of the feedscrew. The
ratchet should lock firmly into place. If using a different
wrench, it may not lock in place and may come loose
during operation. Make sure that the ratchet is set to
tighten the feedscrew.
6. Assume a stable stance, and with a firm grip on the
handle, tighten the feedscrew with the ratchet. Con -
tinue tightening until the pipe is cut.
206/246 Set-Up and Operation
1. Lift and turn the ratchet knob to the neutral position
(pin out of the groove). Grip the adjusting knob of the
soil pipe cutter and fully open.
Ratchet Knob
Inner Side
Arm
Chain Pin
Figure 5 – 206/246 Soil Pipe Cutter
2. If possible, while straddling the longest section of
the pipe, put the adjusting knob to your right. When
cut, the short section of pipe will be away from you.
3. Place the soil pipe cutter on the pipe so that the cut-
ter wheels are lined up with the desired cut point.
Makes sure both hooks are lying on the pipe with the
open side up.
4. Wrap the chain snugly around the pipe and place the
nearest chain pin into the hooks.
5. Make sure that the cutter wheels are square to the
pipe and at the desired location. Turn the adjusting
knob to firmly tighten the chain around the pipe. DO
NOT try to use the adjusting knob to cut the pipe –
this can damage the soil pipe cutter.
6. Turn the ratchet knob in the close direction so that the
arrow points to the word CUT on the ratchet housing.
7. Assume a stable stance, and with a firm grip on the
handle, move the handle toward the pipe to tighten the
chain. Continue ratcheting and tightening until the
pipe is cut.
Adjusting
Knob
Outer Side
Arm
Hook