RIDGID Press Snap User manual

Press Snap™
Soil Pipe Cutter
Press Snap™Manual
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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Table of Contents
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................1
General Safety Rules
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................1
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................1
Service........................................................................................................................................................................1
Specific Safety Information
Press Snap Cutter Safety ..........................................................................................................................................2
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description..................................................................................................................................................................2
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................2
Pre-Operation Inspection/Maintenance ......................................................................................................................3
Tool Set-Up and Operation ..........................................................................................................................................3
Service And Repair ......................................................................................................................................................5
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover

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Press Snap™ Soil Pipe Cutter
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 flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Tools can create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and by-standers away while oper-
ating 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 com-
mon 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 bal-
ance 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 per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe-
ty 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 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.
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.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being crushed.
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Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
Press Snap™ Soil Pipe Cutter to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the Press Snap cutter carrying case is
included to keep this manual with the tool for use by the
operator.
Press Snap Cutter Safety
•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 person-
al injury.
•Always wear Safety Glasses. Protects your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
•Read and understand this operator’s manual, the
press tool operator’s manual and the warnings
and instructions for all equipment being used with
this tool before operating. Failure to follow all warn-
ings and instructions may result in serious personal
injury.
•Only use a RIDGID Standard Series Press Tool
with the Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter. Use of other
tools with the Press Snap cutter may damage the
Press Snap cutter or result in serious personal injury.
•Keep your fingers and hands away from the Press
Snap cutter during the cutting cycle. They can be
crushed, fractured or amputated if they become caught
between the pipe and cutter or other objects.
Description and Specifications
Description
The RIDGID®Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter attaches to any
RIDGID Standard Series Press Tool to cut most 1.5" to 4"
Press Snap™ Soil Pipe Cutter
No-Hub and service weight cast iron soil pipe. The Press
Snap cutter uses a unique hooking mechanism to make
hooking the chain easier and quicker, reducing set up
time. Cuts are usually made in a single cycle of the press
tool and require the operator to apply minimal force. This
allows repeated cuts to be made quickly.
Specifications
Capacity .....................1.5" to 4" No-Hub and service
weight cast iron soil pipe
Weight........................8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) (not including
press tool)
Overall Length............10"
Length beyond Press Tool
when installed .............7"
Compatible with all RIDGID Standard Series Press Tools,
such as the CT400, 320-E, RP 330-B and RP 330-C.
The Press Snap cutter is limited in cutting range by the
fixed force available from the press tool. Other types of
pipe (Extra heavy cast iron soil pipe, clay or concrete
pipe) or other sizes of pipe may not be able to be cut with
the Press Snap cutter.
The RIDGID Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter is protected
under pending patent applications.
Figure 1 – Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter
Catalog Weight
No. Description lbs. kg
34403 Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter Kit 12 5.4
34678 Case, Press Snap Cutter 3.4 1.5
Slide
Block
Cutter
Wheel
Chain Chain Pin
Hooks
Ram
Warning Label
Clevis Pin
Size Adjustment
Marking

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Press Snap™ Soil Pipe Cutter
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 Press
Snap cutter 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 adequate lighting and a clear,
dry, level, stable place to work.
2. Inspect the pipe to be cut. Determine the size and
type of material. If cutting pipe that is already in ser-
vice, determine the pipe contents.
3. Determine the correct pipe cutter for the applica-
tion. The RIDGID Press Snap Soil Pipe Cutter is
designed to cut most 1.5" to 4" No-hub and service
weight cast iron soil pipe.
4. Make sure that the Press Snap cutter has been prop-
erly inspected.
5. Prepare the pipe to be cut.
• Take any appropriate steps required to drain the
pipe and/or deal with any potential spillage.
• Clean mud, corrosion or other coatings off of the
pipe at the point to be cut. Excessive corrosion, mud
or coatings can cause poor quality cuts and damage
cutter wheels.
• Make sure there is enough room to get the chain
around the pipe. Approximately 11/2" of space is
required around the pipe for the chain to fit. If cutting
loose pipe, to protect the cutter wheels from dam-
age against concrete or other hard surfaces, place
the pipe on short stands or wood blocks to get the
pipe off the floor or work on a softer surface like a
piece of plywood.
• When cutting short sections, restrain the pipe to pre-
vent 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.
6. Adjust the Press Snap cutter for the size of soil pipe to
be cut. The size adjustment has two positions
. The
position closest to the press tool is used for 1.5", 2"
and 4", while the position away from the press tool is
for 3". To adjust, pull the pin out and move the adjust-
ment block to the other position. Fully insert the pin.
(See Figure 2).
Pre-Operation
Inspection/Maintenance
WARNING
Before each use, inspect and maintain your Press
Snap 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 tool
damage.
1. Remove the Press Snap cutter from the press tool.
2. 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 during use.
3. 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 ram, chain, hooks and
linkages
• Presence and readability of warning labels (See
Figure 1).
4. Inspect the chain for signs of overload or other dam-
age. 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.
5. Inspect the press tool and any other equipment being
used as directed in their instructions.
6. If any problems are found, do not use the soil pipe
cutter until corrected.
7. If needed, lubricate pivot points and the chain with a
light lubricating oil. Wipe any excess oil off.
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 to prevent machine
damage.

Figure 3B – Not Fully Retracted
10. Choose a spot from which to operate the cutter.
Keep in mind that when the pipe is cut, parts of it may
be thrown. Make sure that the area is clear of all
personnel or any 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.
11. Wrap the Press Snap cutter chain snugly around
the pipe at the point to be cut and place the nearest
chain pin into the chain hooks. Once the appropriate
pin for a given size pipe has been determined, mark-
ing the pin (such as with paint) can save time setting
up subsequent cuts of the same size.
Figure 4 – Wrapping Chain Around Pipe
12. Verify that the chain is square to the pipe at the
desired location. Keep fingers and hands away from
the chain and other moving parts to avoid crushing
injuries. Depress and hold the press tool switch until
the cut is complete.
The cutting cycle takes between 4-8 seconds depend-
ing on the press tool. Once the chain tightens around
the pipe, the press tool will lock on and automatical-
ly complete the cut. Releasing the press tool switch
will not stop the once the tool has locked on.
Figure 2 – Size Adjustment
7. Insert the Press Snap cutter into the press tool and
power as directed in the press tool operator’s manual.
8. If using the Press Snap cutter with a 320-E Press
Tool, the tool needs to be calibrated.
• Depress ON/OFF button on 320-E display panel
one time to turn tool ON. All three LED’s will blink
once and the tool will beep once. Then the green
LED on the display should be blinking to indicate
that tool needs to be calibrated.
• With no soil pipe in the cutter, depress the press tool
switch and complete one tool cycle. The green
LED on the 320-E display panel will continue to
glow solid indicating proper calibration. The 320-E
is now ready for soil pipe cutting. If the 320-E is shut
off, the 320-E mounting pin retracted or the tool
alarms, this process will need to be repeated.
9. Confirm that the Press Snap cutter ram is fully retract-
ed. If the cutter wheel mounted to the ram is behind
the sideplate, the ram is fully retracted. If the ram cut-
ter wheel is visible past the sideplate, it needs to be
fully retracted by running one complete tool cycle. If
the ram is not fully retracted, the tool may not cut the
pipe.
(See Figures 3A and 3B).
Figure 3A – Ram Fully Retracted
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Press Snap™ Soil Pipe Cutter
Clevis Pin
Adjustment Block
Cutter Wheel Visible
Cutter Wheel
Behind Side Plate
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Figure 5 – Cutting The Pipe
Because of differences in press tools, slight variations
in operation are required.
• For the RP 330 press tools, after the cut is complete,
the tool rollers/ram will need to be retracted. Depress
and hold the press tool switch to fully extend the ram
and allow it to retract. Every cut will require two
pulls of the press tool switch (two tool cycles).
• If a 320-E Press tool gives an alarm after a cut (red
LED blinks/tool beeps for 5 seconds), the tool needs
to be recalibrated - follow the instructions in step 8 .
Four consecutive alarms will cause the 320-
E to lock up, and the tool will not function again until it
has been serviced.
Variation in soil pipe will sometimes prevent a cut from
being made in a single cycle. Causes and solutions
include:
• The ram was not fully retracted or the chain was not
tight enough initially. Makes sure the ram is fully
retracted
(See Step 9) and hook the chain so it is as
tight as possible. Depending on the pipe, this may
be one chain pin tighter than the marked pin.
• Some thicker walled pipe may require several cycles
of the Press Snap cutter to cut. In these cases
repeat the cut with the chain in the same position as
the first cycle.
• In rare cases, a cut will not be possible, and other
methods will need to be used.
NOTICE
Service and Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make the Press
Snap Soil Pipe Cutter unsafe to operate.
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