Breaker; Wear Plates; Gib Plate Adjustment; Optional Equipment - RIDGID B-500 Manual De Instrucciones

Model B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller
Connector
Brush
Figure 26 – Brush Placement - Motor Cover Removed
4a. Inspect brushes if less than
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
4. Using a 5 / " hex key, tighten the gib plate set screws
32
equally (same number of turns) until tight. Loosen
each set screw 1 / turn.
2
5. While holding set screws in place with the hex key,
tighten the jam nuts (Figure 27).
16
Not Present In
All Versions
Insulator
Sheet
Brush
Connector
1 / " (13 mm) long, replace
2
3 / " wrench.
8
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 specifically designed and recommended for
use with the RIdGId Model B-500 Transportable
Pipe Beveller, such as those listed below.
Catalog
No. Description
48863 37 1 / ° Cutter Head
2
48858 30° Cutter Head
48868 45° Cutter Head
48873 Pack Of 6 Cutter Inserts
48883 Anti-Seize Grease – 1 Tube
48888 Torx Wrench T15/S7
48893 Spanner Wrench
48898 5/16" Hex Wrench
55023 Model TBM-36 Adapter
Further information on accessories specific to this
tool can be found in the RIdGId catalog and online
at RIdGId.com and RIdGId.eu