Using Foot Switch (120V Only); Operating Instructions; Cutting Pipes/Tubes - RIDGID 122 Manual De Instrucciones

122/122XL Copper Cutting and Prep Machines
8. Run the cord along the clear path. With dry hands plug
the copper cutting and prep machine into a properly
grounded outlet. Keep all connections dry. If the power
cord is not long enough, use an extension cord that:
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three-prong plug similar to that supplied on
the machine.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (i.e. SOW), or complies with
H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design
(60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to
50' (15.2 m) long use 16 AWG (1.5 mm
ier. For extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m – 30.5 m)
long use 14 AWG (2.5 mm

Using Foot Switch (120V only)

For ease of operation, the 122 and 122XL can be used
with Model 301A Foot Switch–120.
1. With dry hands plug the 301A Foot Switch into a
properly grounded outlet or extension cord.
2. Confirm that the 122 or 122XL machine ON/OFF
switch is in OFF (O) position. Plug the 122 or 122XL
machine plug into the foot switch receptor.
3. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON (I) position.
4. With hands clear of all rotating parts, press the foot
switch and confirm that the foot switch controls the
machine operation. Release the foot switch and let
the machine come to a complete stop. Move the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF (O) position.

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection to protect
your eyes against dirt and other foreign objects.
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing. Keep sleeves
and jackets buttoned. Clothing can be caught in
rotating rollers or tools and cause crushing injuries.
Keep fingers and hands away from rotating rollers,
reamer, wire brushes and tube. This reduces the
risk of entanglement and cutting injuries
Properly support long lengths of tubing. This re -
duces the risk of tipping or falling tube.
Do not cut visibly bent tubing or tubing with fittings
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2 ) or heav-
2 ) or heavier.
attached. Reduces the risk of excessive vibration
and loss of control of the tubing.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from electrical shock, entanglement, crushing
and other causes and prevent machine damage.
1. Confirm that the copper cutting and prep machine and
work area are properly set up and the work area is
free of bystanders and other distractions.
2. Assume a proper operating position to help main-
tain control the machine and process:
• Be sure you have convenient access to the ON/ -
OFF switch or can control the ON/OFF action of the
foot switch if used.
• Be sure that you have good balance, do not have to
overreach, and cannot fall on the machine or other
hazards.
• Keep hands and fingers away from reamer, wire
brushes and ends of the tubing.
This operating position will help to maintain control of
tubing and the machine.
Cutting Tubes
1. Check that the tubing is not visibly bent and no fittings
are attached. Cutting bent tubes or tubes with fit-
tings 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. Position the cutter handle to provide clearance for the
tubing. To adjust the cutter wheel position, move
handle to the right and relocate position pin by mov-
ing handle up or down according to the arrow marks
shown on the handle label (see Figure 8) .
Figure 8 – Adjusting Handle Position