RIDGID HC-300 - Manual (Page 7)

HC-450/HC-300 Hole Cutting Tools
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• Do not use for hot tapping. When cutting into an
existing system, the pipe must be drained and de-
pressurized prior to cutting. This reduces the risk of
electrical shock and other serious injury.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter­
rupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord to in-
sure it is operating properly. GFCI reduces the risk
of electrical shock.
• When working overhead, all personnel should
wear hard hats and be clear of the area below the
tool. This reduces the risk of serious injury should
objects fall.
• Only use Hole Cutting Tools to cut holes in pipe
as directed in this manual. Do not use for other
purposes or modify. Other uses or modifying this
tool for other purposes may increase the risk of seri-
ous injury.
• Read and understand the instructions and warn-
ings for all equipment being used before oper-
ating the Hole Cutting Tool. Failure to follow all
instructions and warnings may result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activi-
ties contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and oth-
er masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specifically designed to fil-
ter out microscopic particles.
The EC declaration of conformity (890-011-320.10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when re-
quired.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID® prod-
uct:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at
[email protected], or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Model HC-450 Description,
Specifications And Standard
Equipment
Description
The RIDGID® Model HC-450 Hole Cutting Tool is de-
signed to cut holes up to 4 3 /
4
” / 120 mm into steel pipe.
The multiple hole sizes allow the use of Mechanical T’s®,
Hookers®, Vic-O-Lets™, and other fittings for branching
unpressurized pipe lines.
The HC-450 has a
5 /
8
” / 16 mm capacity drill chuck to
accommodate all sizes of hole saws and hole saw ar-
bors. An integral motor and gear reduction optimizes
performance of large diameter hole saws. The two feed
handles allows the operator to use the Hole Cutting
Tool from either the left or right side. A rotating level-
ing vial in the base allows repeated holes to line up.
Only 13” / 32 cm high, the compact design, allows the
HC-450 to be used in tight quarters or above installed
pipe close to ceilings.
NOTE! Mechanical T’s, Hookers, and Vic-O-Lets are reg-
istered trademarks of Victaulic Tool Company.
Standard Equipment
• Hole Cutting Tool
• Chuck Key
• 5 /
8
” / 16 mm Hole Saw Arbor w/Backing Plate and
1 /
4
” / 6,3 mm Pilot Drill
Specifications
Cutting Capacity.................................... Up to 4 3 /
4
” / 120 mm
Pipe Mounting Capacity.................... 1 1 /
4
” - 8” / 30 mm - 200 mm
Drill Chuck Capacity............................. 1 /
16
” - 5 /
8
” / 2 mm - 16 mm
Drill Chuck Speed.................................. 110 RPM
Motor Horsepower............................... 1.2 HP / 900W
Current Draw Rating............................ 12 Amps @ 115V
6 Amps @ 230V
12 Amps @ 100V
Dimensions
Height........................................................ 12.62” / 32 cm
Length.......................................................
17” / 43 cm
Width......................................................... 17” / 43 cm
Weight....................................................... 42 lbs. / 19 kg