Changing Cutter Heads; Replacing Carbon Brushes - RIDGID B-500 Manual De Instrucciones

during the first few bevels. This is not a cause for con-
cern.
Figure 18 – Replacing Cutter Inserts
Changing Cutter Head
Cutter Heads 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 / " hex wrench, remove the socket head
16
cap screw that holds the Cutter Head in place (Figure
19A).
3. Carefully remove the cutter head. Watch for sharp
edges.
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 19B). Securely
tighten socket head cap screw using the hex wrench
and spanner wrench supplied.
Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller
Figure 19A – Changing Cutter Heads
Slots
Figure 19B – Replacing Cutter Heads

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Check the motor brushes every six months and replace
when worn to less than
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 20.)
Connector
Brush
Figure 20 – Brush Placement - Motor Cover Removed
Pins
1 / " (13 mm).
2
Not Present In
All Versions
Insulator
Sheet
Connector
Brush
13