HC-450/HC-300 Hole Cutting Tools

Specifications

Cutting Capacity

Up to 3(76mm)

Pipe Mounting

11/4- 8(30mm-200mm)

Capacity

Drill Chuck Capacity

1/16- 1/2(2mm-13mm)

Drill Chuck Speed

360 RPM

Motor Horsepower

1.2 HP

Current Draw Rating

11 Amps @ 115V

Dimensions

 

Height

12.8(32.5 cm)

Length

11.9(30.2 cm)

Width

13.2(33.4 cm)

Total Weight

31 lbs. (14 kg)

Base

10 lbs. (4.5 kg)

Motor Assy

21 lbs. (9.5 kg)

Standard Equipment

Hole Cutting Tool (Base and Motor Assembly)

Chuck Key

Accessories

Hole Saws Arbors

Hole Saws

Carrying Case

Inspect Hole Cutting Tool

WARNING

To prevent serious injury, inspect your Hole Cutting Tool on a regular basis. The following inspection procedures should be performed before each use of the tool:

1.Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the grounding prong is missing or the cord or GFCI is damaged, do not use the tool until the cord has been replaced.

2.Make sure the switches turn the tool ON and OFF. If broken, do not use until they are replaced.

3.Inspect the hole cutting tool for any broken, miss- ing, misaligned, or binding parts as well as any conditions, which may affect the safe and normal operation of the tool. If any of these conditions are present, do not use the tool until the problem has been repaired. Do not use dull, bent, or damaged hole saws or arbors.

4.Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to insure it is operating correctly. When test button is pushed in, the indicator light should go OFF. Reactivate by pushing the reset button in. If the indicator light goes ON, the tool is ready to use. If broken, do not use the tool until it is replaced.

5.Clean any oil, grease, or dirt from the handles. This reduces the risk of injury due to the tool slip- ping from your grip.

6.Use only accessories recommended for your tool. Accessories used for other tools may be hazardous when used on a hole saw and lead to serious injury.

7.Inspect the cutting edges of your hole saws. If nec- essary, replace prior to using in your hole-cutting tool. Dull or damaged cutting edges can lead to injury, tool breakage, or excessive heat buildup in the workpiece and the tool.

Set-Up Instructions

Model HC-300

WARNING

When setting up the hole saw, it should be unplugged and the switch should be in the OFF position. To prevent serious injury, the tool must be properly set up.

1.Determine the size and location of the hole to be cut. Follow coupling manufacturer’s recommenda- tions for hole size to coupling size.

2.Select hole saw and arbor to the hole size required. See section 5 of the RIDGID catalog for saw order- ing information.

3.Place the HC-300 on a clean bench or ground to install hole saw and arbor into drill chuck.

NOTE! The 1/4pilot drill is recommended for pipe that is installed for it prevents the pipe slug from falling into the system. If pilot is used, make sure it is tight in arbor and exposed no more than 3/8.

4.Ensure the chain assembly and sliding bar handle is in working order and free to move.

NOTE! It is possible to attach the HC-300 to the pipe as a complete assembly or in two pieces.

Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.

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