238-P - Slicer RIDGID - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Chain pipe cutter
Brand	Ridgid
Model	238-P
Cutting capacity (cast iron, clay)	Up to 8 in (200 mm) nominal diameter
Cutting capacity (concrete)	4 to 6 in (100 to 150 mm)
Weight	13.5 lb (6.1 kg) without handle or wrench
Length	11.5 in (292 mm) without handle, wrench or chain
Cutting roller diameter	1.25 in (32 mm)
Chain pin length	2 in (51 mm)
Drive method	Manual or via impact wrench (pneumatic, electric or battery)
Torque required for impact wrench	Minimum 200 ft·lb (271 N·m), maximum 400 ft·lb (542 N·m)
Materials cut	Gray cast iron, no-hub cast iron, clay, concrete
Primary use	Cutting drain pipes in confined spaces
Required safety equipment	Full safety glasses required
Maintenance	Clean after use, lubricate pins and chain with light oil, grease internal parts annually
Repairability	Have serviced by a RIDGID authorized repair center, use only genuine replacement parts
Warranty	Lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Included accessories	Ratchet wrench with 1/2 in square drive, removable side handle
Safety symbols	Read manual, wear safety glasses, crushing hazard

Frequently Asked Questions - 238-P RIDGID

What types of pipes can I cut with the RIDGID 238-P?

The 238-P chain pipe cutter is designed to cut drain pipes in gray cast iron, no-hub cast iron, clay, and concrete. Maximum capacity is 8 inches (200 mm) for cast iron and clay, and 4 to 6 inches (100-150 mm) for concrete.

Can I use an impact wrench with the 238-P?

Yes, the 238-P is designed to be driven by an impact wrench (pneumatic, electric or battery). Required torque is at least 200 ft·lb (271 N·m) and must not exceed 400 ft·lb (542 N·m) to avoid damaging the tool.

What are the essential safety precautions?

Always wear full safety glasses. Keep your fingers and hands away from the chain during cutting. Keep bystanders away and ensure the cutting area is clear. Do not force the tool and respect the stated capacities.

How do I install the chain around the pipe?

Open the pipe cutter fully by turning the knob counterclockwise. Place the tool on the pipe aligning the cutting rollers with the cut line. Bring the chain around the pipe and engage the closest chain pin into the hooks. Then tighten the knob clockwise to tension the chain.

What if the chain is too loose?

If the chain is too loose, open the tool fully and engage the next chain pin into the hooks. Make sure the chain is flush against the pipe before tightening. Do not force tightening if the chain does not hold properly.

How do I maintain the 238-P pipe cutter?

Clean the tool after each use to remove dirt, oil, and debris. Lubricate the pins and chain with light oil. Once a year (or more often under heavy use), disassemble the tool, clean all parts, and grease the contact surfaces with high-pressure EP grease.

Can I use a lever bar or electric motor to operate the tool?

No, never use a lever bar or motorized drive system other than an impact wrench. This could overload the tool, cause it to break, and result in serious injury.

How do I get a clean cut on cast iron pipes?

For a cleaner cut, tighten the chain just enough to score the pipe, then loosen it and rotate the tool or pipe to create multiple scores around the circumference before fully tightening until break. This avoids crushing the pipe.

What if the tool is damaged or has worn parts?

Inspect the tool before each use. If you find parts that are broken, cracked, missing, or bent, or if the chain has excessive slack, replace the defective parts. Have repairs performed by a RIDGID authorized repair center using genuine replacement parts.

Is the 238-P warranted?

Yes, the RIDGID 238-P has a lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship. For any claim, return the complete product with prepaid shipping to Ridge Tool Company or a RIDGID authorized repair center.

USER MANUAL 238-P RIDGID

238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter

WARNING! Read this Operator's Man ual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand.

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, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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Safety Symbols....ii

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety....1

Personal Safety....1

Tool Use and Care ....1

Service....1

Specific Safety Information....1

Description and Specifications

Description....2

Specifications....2

Pre-Operation Inspection/Maintenance 2

Tool Set-Up and Operation....3

Cutting Tips ....5

Lifetime Warranty....Back Cover

*Original Instructions - English

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

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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 hands, fingers or other body parts being crushed.

General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read and understand all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam mable liquids, gases, or dust. Tools can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while operating tools. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating tools. Do not use tools while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Tool Use and Care

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to

operate the tool. Tools can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

- Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the 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 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• Keep others out of work area while cut ting. Stand clear of the pipe. Cutting can cause pieces of pipe to be thrown with considerable force. This can cause striking injuries, eye injuries, or other serious personal injury.
  • Always wear Safety Glasses. Reduces the risk of eye injury.
• Do not exceed the recommended cutting capacity of the tool. Cutting pipe that is too large or the wrong type could overload the soil pipe cutter and cause tool failure and or serious personal injury. Do not extend the chain to cut soil pipe greater than 8" (200 mm) nominal size.
• Do not use handle extensions to activate the soil pipe cutter. Handle extensions (cheaters) can slip and cause serious injury. Extended handles can overload the soil pipe cutter and cause tool failure and or serious personal injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away

from the cutting chain during the cutting cycle. They can be crushed, fractured or amputated if they become caught between the pipe and cutter or other objects.

- Read and understand this operator's manual, the impact tool operator's manual and the warnings and instructions for all equipment being used with this tool before operating. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in serious personal injury.

The EC Declaration of conformity (890-011-320.10) will accompany this manual as a separate booklet when required.

If you have any question concerning this RIDGID® product:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at [e-mail], or in the U.S. and Canada call [phone].

Description and Specifications

Description

The RIDGID® 238-P Soil Pipe Cutter is used to cut a variety of cast iron soil pipe, concrete and clay pipe. It is a compact unit for use in close quarters. The 238-P Soil Pipe Cutter is designed to be actuated by a battery powered, corded or pneumatic 1/2'' drive impact tool. It can also be used manually with the included 1/2'' drive ratchet or a 118'' wrench for up to 4" (100 mm) nominal pipe. The 238-P uses a chain equipped with cutter wheels that is tightened around the pipe until the pipe breaks. The 238-P will cut service weight and no-hub cast iron soil pipe up to 8" (200 mm) nominal diameter. The feedscrew is equipped with a hand knob for fast manual adjustment. A unique hooking mechanism makes connecting the chain easier.

Specifications

Capacity

Service Weight Cast

Iron Soil Pipe.....up to 8" (200 mm) nominal

No-Hub Cast Iron

Soil Pipe ....up to 8" (200 mm) nominal

Clay Pipe.....up to 8" (200 mm) nominal

Concrete Pipe.....4" to 6" (100 mm to 150 mm) nominal

Weight....13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) (without handle or ratchet)

Size....11.5" (292 mm) long (fully open, not including handle, ratchet or chain)

Cutter Wheel

Diameter 1.25" (32 mm)

Chain Pin Length.....2" (51 mm)

An impact tool must have a torque rating of at least 200 Foot-pounds (271 N-m) for proper operation. Impacts with lower ratings may not cut all sizes and types of pipe. Do not use with impacts rated at over 400 Foot-pounds (542 N-m) of torque – this can damage the cutter.

Ratchet Handle Hooks Chain Warning Label Feedscrew/Knob

Figure 1 - 238-P Soil Pipe Cutter

Pre-Operation Inspection/Maintenance

WARNING

Before each use, inspect and maintain your soil pipe cutter and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury from striking or impact injuries and other causes and to prevent soil pipe cutter damage.

1. Clean the soil pipe cutter and remove all dirt, oil, grease and debris. If needed,

the chain can be cleaned with a wire brush. This aids in inspection and helps prevent the tool from slipping from your grip during use.

1. Inspect the soil pipe cutter for the following items:

• Proper assembly and completeness
- Broken, cracked, missing, bent or binding parts
- Excessive corrosion and wear
- Smooth, free movement of screws, chain and linkages
- Presence and readability of the warning label (See Figure 1.)

1. Inspect the chain for signs of overload or other damage. There should be no significant gaps between the plates of the chain. If there are large gaps between the links of the chain or other damage, the chain should be replaced. Check the cutter wheels for wear and damage. Worn and damaged cutter wheels increase cut force and can cause poor quality cuts.
2. Inspect the impact tool and any other equipment being used as directed in their instructions.
3. If any problems are found, do not use the soil pipe cutter until corrected.
4. If needed, lubricate pivot points and the chain with a light lubricating oil. Wipe any excess oil off.
5. Yearly (or more often under heavy use), disassemble the cutter by turning the hand flange clockwise (left hand thread). Remove the C-washer and unscrew the feedscrew from the cutter. Clean the feed-screw and washers and apply a good quality extreme pressure (EP designation) grease to points of relative motion when reassembling. See Figure 2.

Steel Washer C-Washer Thrust Washer Thrust Surface Hand Flange

Figure 2 – Unit Assembly: Orient C-Washer and Steel Washer With Chamfer Towards Thrust Surface

Tool Set-Up and Operation

WARNING

Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce the risk of serious injury from striking or impact injuries and other causes and prevent machine damage.

Keep others out of work area while cutting. Stand clear of the pipe. Cutting can cause pieces of pipe to be thrown with considerable force. This can cause striking injuries, eye injuries, or other serious personal injury.

Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes against dirt and other foreign objects.

Keep your fingers and hands away from the cutting chain during the cutting cycle. They can be crushed, fractured or amputated if they become caught between the pipe and cutter or other objects.

1. Check work area for:
2. Adequate lighting
3. Clear, level, stable place to work.
4. Inspect the pipe to be cut. Determine the size and type of material. If cutting pipe that is already in service, determine the pipe contents.
5. Determine the correct soil pipe cutter for the application. See the information in the Specification section. Other pipe cutters can be found in the RIDGID Catalog at www.RIDGID.com

6. Make sure that the soil pipe cutter has been properly inspected.

7. Prepare the pipe to be cut.

- Take any appropriate steps required to drain the pipe and/or deal with any potential spillage.

- Clean mud or corrosion off of the pipe. Excessive corrosion or mud can cause poor quality cuts and damage cutter wheels.

- Make sure there is enough room to get the chain around the pipe. Approxi mate - ly 1^1/2 (38 mm) of clearance is needed

around the pipe. If cutting loose pipe, to protect the cutter wheels from damage against concrete or other hard surfaces, place the pipe on short stands or wood block to get the pipe off the floor or work on a softer surface like a piece of plywood.

- When cutting short sections of pipe, if possible, restrain the pipe to prevent it from being thrown when cut. This can be done by placing a smaller piece of pipe or lumber through the center of the pipe, or by other methods.

1. For convenience, the side handle can be installed on either side of the cutter or removed from the cutter as needed.

2. Grip the adjusting knob of the soil pipe cutter and turn counter clockwise to fully open (Figure 3).

Fully Open Knob Hooks

Figure 3 – Cutter Fully Open, Hooking the Chain

1. Place the soil pipe cutter on the pipe so the cutter wheels line up with the desired cut point. Make sure both hooks are lying on the pipe with the open side up.

2. Wrap the chain snugly around the pipe and place the nearest chain pin into the hooks. The tool must be fully opened 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.

3. Make sure that the cutter wheels are square to the pipe and at the desired location. Turn the adjusting knob clockwise to firmly tighten the chain around the pipe.

4. 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.

Close-up of mechanical linkage components with no visible text or symbols

Figure 4 – Operating the Powered Soil Pipe Cut - ter – Manual Operation

1. If operating manually, (for up to 4" (100 mm) pipe) the ratchet used should lock firmly into place in the square drive. If using a different wrench, it may not lock in place and may come loose during operation. If needed, an adjustable wrench can be used to hold the body of the cutter. Do not use a pipe wrench to hold the cutter, this can damage the wrench teeth or cutter. Do not use the handle to hold the cutter while manually ratcheting, this can damage the handle.

Close-up of a hand using a tool to lift a black pipe with chains attached (no visible text or symbols)

Figure 5 – Operating the Powered Soil Pipe Cutter – Using Impact Tool

1. If using an impact tool, either insert the square drive into the end of the feed-screw, or using a 1^1/8 " impact socket, place the socket over the head of the feedscrew.

2. Assume a stable stance, and with a firm grip on the equipment, tighten the feed-

screw. Continue tightening until the pipe is cut.

Cutting Tips

Once the appropriate pin for a given size pipe has been determined; marking the pin can save time setting up subsequent cuts of the same size.

For cleaner cuts, instead of tightening the chain until the pipe is cut, tighten the chain enough to mark the pipe. Then loosen the chain and slightly rotate the pipe or the tool and make another set of marks. Do this several times to create marks all the way around the pipe, then tighten the chain and break the pipe.

When carrying your soil pipe cutter, do not drag the chain. This can wear and damage the cutter wheels, increasing cut force and cause poor cut quality.

Corroded pipe can crush during cutting. Try not to cut pipe where corroded.

Cutting off short sections of pipe (less than one pipe diameter) can cause the pipe to cut unevenly, crack or break.

Close-up of a metallic pipe fitting with a coiled chain and attached bracket (no visible text or symbols)

AVERTISSEMENT

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Close-up of a hand using a tool to connect a pipe fitting with a black valve (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a metallic pipe fitting with a coiled black rope and bolt, no visible text or symbols

ADVERTENCIA!

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Close-up of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a black pipe fitting with metal fittings (no visible text or symbols)

RIDGID®tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material.

How long coverage lasts

This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.

How you can get service

To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase.

What we will do to correct problems

Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL'S option, and returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price.

What is not covered

Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.

How local law relates to the warranty

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

No other express warranty applies

This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID® products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.

RIDGID FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY Against Material Defects & Workmanship

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