Motor Thermal Overload; Troubleshooting; Service And Repair - RIDGID PCS-500 PipeSaw Manuel

PCS-500 PipeSaw
Figure 22 – Changing Brushes
3. Re-install brushes in same orientation/install new brush-
es. Reassemble brush caps.

Motor Thermal overload

If the saw overheats, the LEDs come on solid and the saw
shuts down and will not run. If this happens, unplug the saw,
allow the saw to cool for at least 30 minutes before operat-
ing again.

Troubleshooting

SyMPToM
Excessive vibration dur-
ing operation.
Machine not cutting
pipes properly.
Machine stalls while cut-
ting.
Cut not square to pipe.
Saw does not run.
16
3/16" (5mm) minimum
PoSSIBLe ReASoNS
Pipe not stable on stands.
Long pipes not properly supported.
Clamp not properly mounted.
Saw blade out of balance.
Worn saw blade.
Use on incorrect tube size or material.
Applying excessive force rotating the saw while
cutting.
Worn saw blade.
Blade binds during operation.
Clutch not set properly.
Damaged or dirty clamp or saw.
Improper Installation.
Saw is overheated.
Saw is damaged.

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 a
RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center. Only
use RIDGID service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Authorized Inde-
pendent Service Center or any service or repair questions
see Contact Information section in this manual.
SoLuTIoN
Support pipes on stands properly.
Support longer pipes with additional pipe sup-
ports. See Workpiece Preparation section.
Properly mount the clamp on pipe. See Mounting
Clamp On Pipe section.
Discard saw blade and use different blade.
Replace worn saw blade.
Use on correct type of pipe (see Specifications).
Rotate saw more slowly, LED's should not be on.
Replace worn saw blade.
Properly support pipe.
Rotate saw more slowly, LED's should not be ON.
Adjust the clutch properly, see Changing Saw Blade
section.
Inspect/clean saw. Have serviced if needed.
Reinstall per instructions.
See Motor Thermal Overload section.
Take for service.
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