RIDGID B-500 User manual

Transportable Pipe
Beveller
Model B-500Manual
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Melrose, MA 02176
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Table of Contents
Recording Form For Machine Serial Number ............................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use And Care ..........................................................................................................................................3
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Beveller Safety ............................................................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................6
Icons ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection..............................................................................................................................................6
Set-Up And Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................7
Workpiece Preparation................................................................................................................................................7
Fixed Workpiece/Moving Beveller Set-up....................................................................................................................8
Fixed Beveller/Rotating Pipe Set-up ..........................................................................................................................8
Bevelling....................................................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................14
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................14
Rotating/Replacing Cutter Inserts ............................................................................................................................14
Changing Cutter eads ............................................................................................................................................15
Replacing Carbon Brushes ......................................................................................................................................15
Breaker......................................................................................................................................................................16
Wear Plates ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Gib Plate Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................16
Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................16
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................17
Service And Repair......................................................................................................................................................17
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................17
ifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English

Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
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Transportable Pipe
Beveller
Model B-500
WARNING!
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carefully before usi g this
tool. Failure to u dersta d
a d follow the co te ts of
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings*
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra-
tions and specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTR CTIONS
FOR F T RE REFERENCE!
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flam mable liq-
uids, gases, or dust.Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical Safety
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Ne er
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adap ter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Un -
modified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
•A oid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Ne er use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
mo ing parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
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 and hearing protection while using this equipment
to reduce the risk of injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being cut by the rotating or moving parts.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CA TION
This symbol indicates the risk of machine tipping, causing striking or crushing injuries.
This symbol indicates that a drill, impact tool, or other power tool should not be used to drive this device.
* The text used in the General Power Tool Safety Warnings section of this manual is verbatim, as required, from the applicable UL/CSA/EN 62841 standard. This
section contains general safety practices for many different types of power tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool, and some do not apply to this tool.

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•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of elec-
tric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo -
ment of inattention while operating power 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.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the OFF-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
ON invites accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the power tool ON. A wrench or a key left at -
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewel ry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
•Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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Power Tool se And Care
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
power tool before making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
•Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow -
er tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
•Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Service
•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

•Do not use power tools such as a drill or impact to
drive the beveller. Only drive beveller by hand.
Use of power to drive the beveller can increase the risk
of injury.
•Avoid breathing of dust created from pipe bevel-
ling. Some dust created may contain chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other serious personal
injury. Consider the pipe material and coatings when
determining appropriate respiratory protection, includ-
ing things such as lead based paint.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work and the concen-
tration of dust. To reduce your exposure to these chem-
icals, work in a well ventilated area, and use respiratory
protection selected based on appropriate regulations
and standards, such as ANSI Z88.2 and OS A.
•Do not modify beveller or use for any other pur-
pose. Other uses or modifying the beveller for other
applications may damage the tool, damage the attach-
ments and/or cause personal injury.
•Read and understand these instructions and the
instructions and warnings for all equipment and
materials being used before operating this tool to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-320.10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required.
Description, Specications And
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID®Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller is
used for bevelling most steel and stainless steel pipe
ends and plate edges on material up to 0.5" (13 mm)
thick in preparation for welding. Conical cutter heads with
replaceable cutter inserts (see Figure 24) are driven by a
motor/gearbox to pro duce 30°, 37.5°, or 45° bevels (with
the correct cutter head).
The bevel is formed in a single pass without the need of
any further dressing. No coolant or cutting oil is used.
Land width can be adjusted in approximately 1/32" (0.8
mm) increments from 0 to 0.188" (0 to 4.8 mm). The bev-
Specic Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specic to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller to re duce
the risk of electrical shock or other serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTR CTIONS!
Keep this manual with machine for use by the operator.
Beveller Safety
•Always wear appropriate eye protection and hearing
protection. Cutting tools can break or shatter. Cutting pro-
duces chips that can be thrown or fall into eyes. Cutting
produces high noise levels that over time can damage
your hearing.
•Always wear appropriate personal protective equip-
ment. Face shields, long sleeves, safety shoes, hard
hat, and other equipment as appropriate will reduce the
risk of injury.
•Do not wear loose clothing when operating ma -
chine. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do not
reach across machine. Clothing can be caught by the
machine resulting in entanglement.
•Keep bystanders clear of work area. Guard or bar-
ricade minimum of 6 feet (2 meter) around the work-
ing area. Chips or broken cutting tools can be thrown
and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation. A
guard or barricade that provides a clearance around the
work piece will reduce the risk of injury.
•One person must control the work process and the
beveller ON/OFF switch. Only the operator should be
in the work area when the machine is running. This
helps reduce the risk of injury.
•Properly support work piece and beveller. Make
sure the beveller is secure to the work piece. This
will reduce the risk of striking and crushing injuries
from tipping and falling pipe and equipment.
•Do not start the beveller with the cutter inserts
touching the work piece. et the cutter head reach
full speed before carefully feeding it into the work
piece. The cutter may bind, walk or kickback if the tool
is started while in contact with the work piece.
•Keep hands away from rotating cutter head. Allow
parts to come to a complete stop before handling
the tool or pipe. This practice will reduce the chance
of entanglement in rotating parts.
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eller securely grips the work piece between guide rolls and
a drive roll. A detachable, hand crank is included to man-
ually move the cutter head through the material being
bevelled. Indicator lights are supplied to give feedback on
proper cranking speed. The frame helps protect the motor/ -
gearbox and aids in beveller handling.
Figure 1 – Model B-500 Beveller
Figure 2 – Bevel Configuration
Specications
Capacity Diameter......Minimum – 4" IPS Pipe
Maximum – Flat Plate
Pipe Wall/Plate
Thickness...................Minimum – 0.188" (4.8 mm)
Maximum – 0.50" (12.7 mm)
Material thickness cannot vary by
more than 0.031" (0.8 mm)
Pipe/Plate
Orientation................... orizontal (See Figure 6.)
Bevel Angles................37.5°, 30° and 45° (with Correct
Cutter ead)
Land Width ..................0 to 0.188" (4.8 mm) in approxi-
mately 1/32" (0.8 mm) increments
Materials* ....................Most Steel, Stainless Steel
*Beveller cutting head and inserts are optimized for standard A53 mild
steel pipe. Reduced insert life can be expected on other materials.
*Ability to bevel depends on a variety of factors, including material
type, chemistry, hardness, amount of material being removed and
other factors. In some cases, bevels may not be able to be made or may
result in cutter insert damage. If there are any questions about the spe-
cific material to be bevelled, contact Ridge Tool Technical Services
Department.
No Load Operating
Speed N0.....................950/min
Motor:
Type ........................Universal
orsepower ............1.2 P
Rating .....................115V, 13 Amps, 50/60 z
230V, 6.5 Amps, 50/60 z
Dimensions:
eight .....................13.3" (33.8 cm)
Length.....................15.8" (40.1 cm)
Width.......................11.5" (29.2 cm)
Weight.....................52.5 lbs (23.8 kg) with Cutter
ead and Crank andle
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Motor
and Width
Adjustment
Gage
ON/OFF Switch
Indicator
ights
Hand Crank
Drive
Shaft
Drive Roll
Guide
Rollers
Instruction
abel
Cutter Feed
Screw
Clamp
Screw
Frame
Swing Arms
Face Plate
Cutter Head
with Cutter
Inserts
Wear Plate
and
Width
Bevel
Angle
0.188" - 0.5" Max.
Warning
abel
Rotation
Decal
Breaker
Gib Plate
ocking Screw

Standard Equipment
The RIDGID®Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller
comes with:
• Cutter ead, with one set of six cutter inserts (In -
stalled)
• T15 Wrench for cutter Insert Screws
• Anti-Seize Grease for cutter Insert Screws
• 1" Spanner Wrench
•5/16" ex Key
• Operator’s Manual
Figure 3 – Standard Equipment
Icons
Figure 4 – Machine Serial Number
The Model B-500 Beveller serial number plate is located
on the side of the motor. The last 4 digits indicate the
month and year of manufacture.
Selection of appropriate materials and instal-
lation, joining and forming methods is the responsibility of
the system designer and/or installer. Selection of improp-
er materials and methods could cause system failure.
Stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials
can be contaminated during installation, joining and form-
ing. This contamination could cause corrosion and pre-
mature failure. Careful evaluation of materials and methods
for the specific service conditions, including chemical and
temperature, should be completed before any installation
is attempted. (See NOTICE in orkpiece Preparation sec-
tion.)
Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your beveller and correct
any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury
from electric shock, entanglement, crushing injuries
and other causes and prevent beveller damage.
1. Make sure that the beveller is unplugged and press
the OFF button.
2. Clean any oil, grease, dirt, or chips from the bev-
eller, including the handles and controls. This aids
inspection and helps prevent the machine or con-
trol from slipping from your grip. Clean and maintain
the machine per the Maintenance Instructions.
3. Inspect the beveller for the following:
• Inspect the cord and plug for damage or modifica-
tion.
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts or other damage.
• Drive roll knurl is clean and in good condition. If
needed, clean with a wire brush. Worn or dirty drive
roll knurls can cause slippage or tracking issues in
use. Dirty rolls and knurls can cause ferrous con-
tamination of stainless steel.
• Presence and readability of the warning and instruc-
tion labels (See Figure 1).
• Confirm fasteners and cutter head are secure.
• Confirm that drive shaft only turns in the clockwise
direction (as marked on decal).
• Inspect the cutting edges of the cutter inserts in the
cutter head for wear, deformation, chips or other
issues. Confirm that the cutter inserts are secure.
Dull, damaged or loose cutting inserts can damage
the tool, produce poor quality cut and increase the
risk of injury.
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the tool until the
problems have been repaired.
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Power ON
Power OFF
NOTICE

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1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The machine is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable and dry place for all equipment
and operator.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet of the correct volt-
age. A three-prong or GFCI outlet may not be prop-
erly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspected
by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain
any potential sources of damage for the power cord.
2. When using the beveller, you will generally need to use
extension cords. Choose an extension cord that:
• Is in good condition.
• as a grounded (earthed) plug like on the bev-
eller.
• Is rated for outdoor use.
• as sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to 50'
(15.2 m) long use 14 AWG (1.5 mm2) or heavier. For
extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m - 30.5 m) long
use 12 AWG (2.5 mm2) or heavier.
With dry hands, plug the extension cord into the outlet.
Run the extension cord along a clear path to the bev-
eller. Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
Leave excess cord at the base of the machine to allow
for machine movement in the Fixed orkpiece/ Moving
Beveller configuration (see Figure 20A & B). Do not
plug the beveller in at this time.
3. Make sure all equipment has been properly inspect-
ed.
4. Keep bystanders clear of work area, set up guards or
barricades to create a minimum of 6 feet (2 m) of
clearance around the workpiece and beveller. This
helps to prevent bystanders from being struck by
chips during use.
Workpiece Preparation
Inspect the work piece to be bevelled and confirm that the
Model B-500 Beveller is a correct tool for the job. See
Specifications.
For pipe, the pipe end must be square within 0.062" (1.6
mm), see Figure 5. The beveller follows the cut on the end
of the pipe and does not square the end of the pipe. For
plate, the edge to be bevelled must be straight, without
curves. The bevelled edge will be no straighter than the ini-
tial cut. Bevelling non-square edges could cause tracking
issues and can affect the bevel quality.
4. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being used
per its instructions to make sure it is functioning prop-
erly.
Set- p And Operating
Instructions
WARNING
Always wear appropriate eye protection and hearing
protection. Cutting tools can break or shatter. Cut -
ting produces chips that can be thrown or fall into
eyes. Cutting produces high noise levels that over
time can damage your hearing.
Do not wear loose clothing when operating machine.
Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do not reach
across machine. Clothing can be caught by the ma -
chine resulting in entanglement.
Keep bystanders clear of work area. Guard or bar-
ricade minimum of 6 feet (2 meter) around the work-
ing area. Chips or broken cutting tools can be thrown
and cause injury beyond immediate area of opera-
tion. A guard or barricade that provides a clear-
ance around the work piece will reduce the risk of
injury.
One person must control the work process and the
Beveller ON/OFF switch. Only the operator should be
in the work area when the machine is running. This
helps reduce the risk of injury.
Properly support work piece and beveller. Make
sure the beveller is secure to the work piece. This
will reduce the risk of striking and crushing injuries
from tipping and falling pipe and equipment.
Do not start the Beveller with the cutter inserts
touching the work piece. Let the cutter head reach
full speed before carefully feeding it into the work
piece. The cutter head may bind, walk or kickback
if the tool is started while in contact with the work
piece.
Keep hands away from rotating cutter head. Allow
parts to come to a complete stop before handling the
tool or pipe. This practice will reduce the chance of
entanglement in rotating parts.
Do not use power tools such as a drill or impact to
drive the beveller. Only drive beveller by hand. se of
power to drive the beveller can increase the risk of
injury.
Set-up and operate the beveller according to these
procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric
shock, entanglement, striking, crushing and other
causes, and to help prevent machine damage.
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Figure 5 – Pipe Squareness Requirements
The beveller will work on displacement cut (cutting wheel),
saw cut or torch cut edges. Prior to bevelling, remove
torch cutting slag build up, pipe weld seams over 1/32"
(0.8 mm) high, large burrs and other debris on both sides
of the edge to be bevelled within 3" (75 mm) of the edge.
This allows the beveller to grip and drive on the material. It
may be necessary to remove oil or other coatings on the
material to be bevelled to ensure beveller tracking.
There must be at least 3" of unobstructed straight pipe or
flat plate from the edge to be bevelled for the beveller to
mount and drive on. Do not use on curved material, such
as elbows or other fittings.
To prevent ferrous contamination of stainless
steel, make sure that the drive and guide rolls are clean
and debris free. Thoroughly clean with a stainless steel
brush. Change inserts – use dedicated inserts for stainless
steel. Best practice is to dedicate a beveller for stainless
steel.
Do not use the beveller on material that is
connected to a welder. If the beveller is connected to a
workpiece during welding processes, it can damage the
beveller circuitry.
Fixed Workpiece/Moving Beveller Set- p
The beveller is designed for use on horizontal pipe and
plate. It may also be used for pipe ends above horizontal.
See Figure 6 for examples. Use in other orientations can
allow the beveller and chips to fall on the operator, and is
not allowed.
Figure 6 – Acceptable (4) and Unacceptable (6) pipe ori-
entations
Make sure that the work piece to be bevelled is solidly
mounted and stable. Work piece and support must be able
to withstand the weight of the beveller and the force and
torque required for bevelling without moving or turning.
When using a pipe vise, make sure that it is properly
sized and secured to prevent tipping during use. For
longer lengths of pipe, use appropriate pipe stands to
support extra length.
When used on flat plate, the beveller cannot be used
with in 6 inches of the end of the edge. Both guide rollers
must contact the plate to hold the beveller in place (See
Figure 16).
If bevelling in place, make sure that there is sufficient
room for the beveller to fit in place and move along work
piece.
Fixed Beveller/Rotating Pipe Set- p
With the Model TBM-36 Beveller Adapter (optional equip-
ment) (See Figure 7) the B-500 Beveller is mounted on a
RIDGID 450 or 460 series TRISTAND chain pipe vise. The
beveller is held stationary in use while the pipe rotates,
increasing convenience and allowing shorter pieces of pipe
to be beveled. This can be used for pipe up to 36" (900
mm) in diameter.
Figure 7 – TBM-36 Beveller Adapter
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NOTICE
0.062"(1.6 mm) Max. Horizontal
Vertical
NOTICE
10" ong
1/2" Extension

7. Make sure the stand and equipment are stable.
8. Install the supplied 10" long ½" drive extension in the
Beveller drive shaft (see Figure 10).
9. When beveling pipe less than 12" (300 mm) long and
less than 50 pounds (22 kg), as long as the beveller
and Portable TRISTAND Pipe Vise are stable and
secure, no pipe stand is needed to support the pipe.
Pipe is placed directly on the drive roll and secured
with the guide rolls (Figure 10).
Figure 10 – Fixed Beveller, Pipe under 12" ong, under 50
Pounds
If beveling pipe longer than 12" (300 mm) or more than
50 lbs (22 kg), the pipe must be supported with appro-
priate pipe stands to reduce the risk of the pipe and
equipment tipping and falling. Stands must be equip -
ped with rollers to allow the pipe to rotate while bevel-
ing. Improper pipe supports or supporting the pipe by
hand can cause tipping or falling pipe and equip-
ment.
Place the pipe stands in line with beveller drive roll.
Always use at least two pipe stands if possible. Pipe
upper inside diameter should be the same height or
up to 1/8" (3mm) higher than the upper edge of the
beveller drive roll prior to gripping (see Figure 11). Pipe
should be parallel to the beveller drive roll. Do not
place the inside diameter of the pipe lower than the
upper edge of the drive roll – this can decrease sta-
bility and tracking.
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1. Inspect and set up the RIDGID®450 or 460 Series
Portable TRISTAND chain pipe vise as per its instruc-
tions. If desired, anchor the rear leg of the Portable
TRISTAND chain pipe vise for greater stability. Do not
anchor the front legs. Anchoring the front legs of the
stand can prevent slight stand movement needed
for good tracking.
2. Place the cylindrical body of the adapter in the V-jaw
of the vise as shown in Figure 8. Locate the key into
the slot of the vise jaw for proper positioning and
stability.
Figure 8 – Mounting the Adapter on Vise
3 Place the vise chain over the body of the adapter
and securely tighten the chain to hold the adapter in
place.
4. Fully loosen the adapter hook knobs and move the
hooks outwards.
5. Securely grasp the beveller and place on the adapter
as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 – Securing Beveller to Adapter
6. Move the hooks over the beveller frame and secure-
ly tighten the knobs (Figure 9).
Hooks
Key
Slot
Extension
Hooks
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Figure 12 – Fixed Beveller, Short Pipe, One Pipe Stand
When used with short sections of the pipe and one
pipe stand, the pipe will be supported on the beveller
drive roll and the pipe stand (see Figure 12). When
used with longer pipes and multiple pipe stands, the
pipe will be supported on the stands, as shown in
Figure 13.
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Figure 13 – Fixed Beveller, ong Pipe, Multiple Pipe
Stands
The set-up and tracking of the pipe to Beveller can be
confirmed prior to bevelling. Following the bevelling instruc-
tions, but without turning machine ON, tighten the clamp
screw hand tight plus 3/4 turn to grip the pipe. Insert the
hand crank and rotate to drive the pipe around. Pipe end
should stay flush to wear plates (Figure 15B) as pipe
rotates. If not, the set-up will need to be adjusted.
Bevelling
The B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller can be used in
two configurations, either with the work piece fixed and the
beveller moving along it (Fixed orkpiece/Moving Beveller)
or with the beveller fixed on the Model TBM-36 Beveller
Adapter and the pipe moving relative to the beveller (Fixed
Beveller/Rotating Pipe) See Set-Up information for these
configurations.
Due to differing material characteristics, a test bevel should
always be performed before the first bevel of the day or
when changing material type, material thickness, bevel
angle or land width.
A label is provided on the beveller motor with basic oper-
ation information. The label steps follow the steps of this
section. This label is not a substitute for operator’s manu-
al which contains all of the information for proper use.
Figure 14 – Instruction abel
Drive Roll
1/8" (3 mm) Max.
Pipe
Figure 11 – Fixed Beveller, Pipe Position relative to
Beveller Drive Roll (Cut Away Pipe - Prior To
Gripping)
See Figure 11
See Figure 11
Beveller
Wear Plate
Pipe Wall

1. Confirm that the gib plate lock screw is loose.
2. Turn the cutter feed screw counter clockwise to fully
retract the cutter head (away from the drive roll).
3. Turn the clamp screw to open the swing arms to
position wide enough for mounting to work piece.
4. Bringing the beveller and workpiece together.
Fixed Workpiece/Moving Beveller
Confirm that the beveller and workpiece have been
properly set up.
Securely grasp the beveller and place on the pipe with
guide rollers on the outside diameter (guide rolls to the
side that gets the bevel for flat plate) and drive roll
inside the pipe (side away from the bevel). Make
sure the wear plates on the beveller are flush to the
end of the pipe or plate edge (Figure 15B). Do not hit
the pipe or plate with the Cutter ead to prevent
damage to the inserts. old beveller until secure to
work piece.
Figure 15A – Placing Beveller on Pipe
Figure 15B – Wear Plate Flush To End of Pipe
When used on flat plate, the beveller cannot be used
within 6 inches of the end of the edge. Both guide
rollers must contact the plate to hold the beveller in
place (See Figure 16).
Figure 16A – Beveller On Plate
Figure 16B – Installing Beveller on Plate
Fixed Beveller/Rotating Pipe
Confirm that the beveller, pipe stands and pipe have
been properly set up (see Figures 10, 12 and 13).
Place the pipe over the beveller drive roll. Make sure
the wear plates on the beveller are flush to the end of
the pipe or plate edge. Do not hit the Cutter ead with
the workpiece to prevent damage to the inserts. old
pipe until secured by the beveller.
5. Tighten the clamp screw hand tight plus an additional
3/4turn (270°) (Fi g ure 17) with the
supplied hand crank to grip the
material between the guide rollers
and the drive roll. Make sure that the beveller is secure
to the material and the beveller and material is stable.
Remove the hand crank. Do not leave the hand crank
on the clamp screw. Do not attempt to bevel unless the
pipe is secure to the beveller.
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Wear
Plates
6" (0.15 m)
Min.
Clamp
Screw
Gib Plate
ock Screw
Cutter Feed
Screw

Figure 17A – Hand Tighten Clamp Screw
Figure 17B – Tighten Clamp Screw Additional 3/4Turn (270°)
6. Set the desired bevel land width (Figure 18) using
the land width
adjustment gage. If
set to “0” there will
be no land on the
end of the pipe.
Each step on the
land width adjust-
ment gage is ap -
proxi mately a 1/32"
(0.8 mm) different
from the ad jacent
step. (1 ~ 0.03" (0.8
mm) land width, 2 ~
0.06" (1.6 mm), etc.)
Move the needed
step of the gage so
it aligns under the
head of the stop.
7. Confirm that the cutter head is fully retracted and not
in contact with the work piece. With dry hands, plug the
beveller power cord into a properly grounded out-
let/extension. All indicator lights should be illuminated.
Assume a proper operating position (Figure 19).
• Stand at the back of the machine, facing the hand
crank with good access to the ON/OFF switch. In
case of emergency you must be able to turn the
machine OFF.
• Be sure you have good balance and do not have
to overreach.
Depress the ON button (I). After motor comes up to
speed, yellow indicator lights should be ON.
Figure 19 – Proper Operating Position
8. Using a smooth continuous clockwise rotation of the
cutter feed screw (Figure 18); engage the cutter head
into the work piece until the stop contacts the land
width adjustment gage. Do not use cutting oil or
coolant.
9. Tighten the gib plate locking screw to lock the cutter
head into position (Figure 15). If gib plate locking
screw is not securely tightened, the cutting inserts
could become damaged.
10. Insert the hand crank into the drive shaft or extension.
Using a controlled uninterrupted motion, start rotating
the hand crank in a clockwise direction to bevel
(Figure 20).
It is important to provide proper rotational speed to
prolong the life of the cutting inserts. Monitor the LED
indicator lights on the rear of the unit. Green indi-
cates the proper speed. Yellow indicates that you
need to rotate the handle faster, Red indicates to
rotate the handle slower. (See Figure 21.)
The crank should only turn clockwise when viewed
from the back of the beveller. Do not drive the beveller
with a drill, impact or other power tool – drive by
hand only. Do not use cutting oil or coolant.
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
Stop
(Shoulder
Screw)
and Width
Adjustment
Cutter
Feed
Screw
and Width
Adjustment
Gage
Stop
(Shoulder
Screw)
Figure 18 – and Width
Adjustment Gage
Setting
Cutter
Feed
Screw
3/4 Turn
(270°)

In some cases, chips will build up between the work
piece and the guide rollers. In most cases, the guide
rollers will ride over the chips with no issue other
than a slight increase in cranking force. If the unit
binds or chips need to be removed during bevelling,
turn the tool off and unplug it prior to removing chips
or removing the pipe.
Figure 20A – Bevelling Operation (Fixed Workpiece/Mov -
ing Beveller)
Figure 20B – Bevelling Operation (Fixed Workpiece/Mov -
ing Beveller)
Figure 20C – Bevelling Operation (Fixed Beveller/Rotating
Pipe)
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
Figure 21 – Indicator ights
ights Illuminated Condition
All Plugged in, switch OFF
Two Yellow Crank speed too slow.
One Yellow/OneGreen
Two Green Optimum crank speed.
One Green/OneRed
Two Red Crank speed too fast.
Indicator ights
Indicator ights

Continually monitor the cord position (moving beveller
only) and tracking of the beveller to the workpiece.
Make sure the cord stays clear of the cutter head. As
the bevel is formed, make sure that the wear plates
stay flush to the end of pipe or plate edge. Stop rotat-
ing the hand crank and press the OFF (O) button. If:
• The wear plates move away from the work piece.
• The cutters do not engage the work piece.
• The process needs to be stopped for any reason.
This will help prevent the beveller from tracking off the
work piece. Repeat procedure starting at step one to
continue bevel.
Continue rotating the crank until the bevel is complete.
11. When bevel is complete, press the OFF button (O)
and make sure the cutter head comes to a complete
stop. Unplug the beveller from the extension (Moving
Beveller Only).
12. Loosen the gib plate locking screw to unlock the cut-
ter head.
13. Fully retract the cutter head using the cutter feed
screw.
14. Making sure that the beveller and workpiece are
secure, loosen the clamp screw to open the swing
arms to release work pipe.
15. Separate the beveller and work piece. Be careful of
sharp edges on the pipe. Be careful not to hit the
Cutter ead with the pipe to prevent damage to the
inserts.
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure the beveller is unplugged and press the
OFF button before performing any maintenance or
making any adjustments.
Always wear eye protection.
Maintain beveller according to these procedures to
reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
entanglement and other causes.
Cleaning
After each use, wipe any chips off with a soft, clean,
cloth or brush, especially areas of relative motion such as
the swing arms, dovetail rails or feed screw. Clean any
dust and debris from the motor vents.
Clean drive roll knurl with a wire brush (Figure 22).
Figure 22– Clean Drive Roll Knurls
Lubrication
On a monthly basis (or more often if needed) lubricate all
exposed moving parts (such as feed screw, clamping screw
and pivot points) with a light lubricating oil. Wipe any excess
oil from exposed surfaces. Use an extreme pressure (“EP”)
lithium grease for the two grease fittings on the faceplate and
one grease fitting on the end of the drive roll. (See Figure
23.) Add grease until a small amount pushes out (at the
ends of the gib plate and the end of the drive knurl).
Figure 23 – Grease Fittings
Rotating/Replacing Cutter Inserts
If the cutting edges are dull, worn or chipped, cutter inserts
will need to be rotated or changed. Increased cutting time is
an indication of cutter insert wear. Use care when han-
dling inserts. Do not allow the inserts to touch each other or
any other hard surface, they can be chipped or damaged.
1. With the cord unplugged, open the swing arms using
the clamp screw. Inserts can be rotated/replaced with
cutter head on the beveller.
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
Grease
Fittings

2. Using the supplied T15 insert wrench, remove the
screws and inserts from the cutter head. If needed,
use the spanner wrench to turn the cutter head
(Figure 24, 25A).
3. Inspect the insert mounting pockets and the insert
screws for damage. Do not use damaged parts. Make
sure mounting pockets are clean and free of debris.
4. Either install a new set of inserts or rotate the existing
inserts (cutter inserts have 4 cutting edges) to expose
an unused cutting edge in the cutting position. Do not
mix new and used cutting edges – all cutting edges
should be changed at the same time. Only use
RIDGID inserts and insert screws. Other inserts or
screws may cause injury or tool damage. Place a
small amount of anti-seize grease on the screw and re-
install. Securely tighten the screw with the supplied
wrench. Do not over tighten. When inserts are changed,
you may notice a slight amount of vapor or smoke
during the first few bevels. This is not a cause for con-
cern.
Figure 24 – Replacing Cutter Inserts
Changing Cutter Head
Cutter eads need to be changed for different bevel angles.
Only use the RIDGID cutter heads made for the beveller,
Other cutter heads may cause injury or tool damage.
1. With the cord unplugged, open the swing arms using
the clamp screw. Insert the provided spanner wrench
in the holes on the end of the cutter head to prevent
rotation.
2. Using a 5/16" hex wrench, remove the socket head
cap screw that holds the Cutter ead in place (Figure
25A).
3. Carefully remove the cutter head. Watch for sharp
edges.
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
4. Inspect mounting area and cutter head for damage or
debris. Do not use damaged parts.
5. When replacing the cutter head, make sure it sits
squarely on the spindle, with the slots in the cutter
head engaging the drive pins (Figure 25B). Securely
tighten socket head cap screw using the hex wrench
and spanner wrench supplied.
Figure 25A – Changing Cutter Heads
Figure 25B – Replacing Cutter Heads
Replacing Carbon Brushes
Check the motor brushes every six months and replace
when worn to less than 1/2" (13 mm).
1. To access the motor, remove the 4 bolts holding the
frame to the face plate and remove the frame (Figure 1).
2. Remove four screws holding the motor cover and
remove cover.
3. Using a pair of pliers, pull the motor brush housings
straight out. Disconnect the electrical connector. (See
Figure 26.)
Pins
Slots

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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
Figure 26 – Brush Placement - Motor Cover Removed
4a. Inspect brushes if less than 1/2" (13 mm) long, replace
brushes as a set.
b. Inspect the commutator for wear. If excessively worn,
have tool serviced.
5. Depress the brush into the holder and insert into the
motor housing. Firmly push down on brush housing
and make sure it snaps in place. Inspect to make
sure insulator sheets are properly positioned between
brush holder and housing. Attach the connector and
replace the motor cover.
6. Securely install the frame to the beveller.
Breaker
The beveller is equipped with a breaker (Figure 1) that will
trip with excessive current draw. If this should happen,
unplug the beveller. Using the instructions, remove the
beveller from the work piece and inspect for the beveller for
damage. If undamaged, press the breaker button to reset. If
the breaker will not reset, allow beveller to cool for 15 min-
utes. Resume process starting with Inspection.
Wear Plates
If wear plates wear more than 0.03" (0.8 mm), replace.
Gib Plate Adjustment
If experiencing excessive vibration or tracking issues, the
gib plate may need to be adjusted. To adjust:
1. Loosen the gib screw.
2. Place the cutter feed screw approximately at the mid-
dle of its travel.
3. Loosen the gib plate jam nuts with a 3/8" wrench.
4. Using a 5/32" hex key, tighten the gib plate set screws
equally (same number of turns) until tight. Loosen
each set screw 1/2turn.
5. While holding set screws in place with the hex key,
tighten the jam nuts (Figure 27).
6. Lubricate the gib plates and cycle the cutter feed
screw through its range several times. The parts
should move smoothly with no looseness or binding.
If needed repeat the adjustment process.
Figure 27 – Gib Plate Adjustment
Optional Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use equip-
ment specically designed and recommended for
use with the RIDGID Model B-500 Transportable
Pipe Beveller, such as those listed below.
Catalog
No. Descriptio
48863 371/2° Cutter Head
48858 30° Cutter Head
48868 45° Cutter Head
48873 Pa k Of 6 Cutter Inserts
48883 Anti-Seize Grease – 1 Tube
48888 Torx Wren h T15/S7
48893 Spanner Wren h
48898 5/16" Hex Wren h
55023 Model TBM-36 Adapter
Connector
Insulator
Sheet
Brush
Not Present In
All Versions
Brush
Connector

Disposal
Parts of the Model B-500 Beveller contain valuable mate-
rials and can be recycled. There are companies that spe-
cialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the
com ponents in compliance with all applicable regula-
tions. Contact your local waste management authority
for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dispose of elec-
trical equipment with household waste!
According to the European Guideline 2012/ -
19/ EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implemen tation into nation-
al legislation, electrical equipment that is no
longer usable must be collected separately and disposed
of in an environmentally correct manner.
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Model B-500 Tra sportable Pipe Beveller
Machine Storage
WARNING The Model B-500 Transportable Beveller
must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather.
Store the machine in a locked area that is out of reach of
children and people unfamiliar with bevellers. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make machine
unsafe to operate.
The “Maintenance Instructions” will take care of most of
the service needs of this machine. Any problems not ad-
dressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent
Service Center or returned to the factory. Only use
RIDGID service parts.
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