RIDGID HC-300 - Manual (Page 8)

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HC-450/HC-300 Hole Cutting Tools
Standard Equipment
• Hole Cutting Tool (Base and Motor Assembly)
• Chuck Key
For both the HC-450 and HC-300 Hole Cutter Tool, the
serial number is located on the underside of the motor.
The last 4 digits indicates the month and year of the
manufacture. (03 = month, 10 = year).
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NOTICE
Selection of appropriate materials and instal-
lation, joining and forming methods is the responsibil-
ity of the system designer and/or installer. Selection of
improper 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
Specifications
Cutting Capacity............................... Up to 3” / 76 mm
Pipe Mounting Capacity............... 1 1 /
4
” - 8” / 30 mm - 200 mm
Drill Chuck Capacity........................ 1 /
16
” - 1 /
2
” / 2 mm - 13 mm
Drill Chuck Speed............................. 360 RPM
Motor Horsepower........................... 1.2 HP / 900W
Current Draw Rating........................ 11 Amps @ 115V
5.5 Amps @ 230V /
5,5 Amps @ 230V
12 Amps @ 100V
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 Assembly............................. 21 lbs. / 9,5 kg
Power ON
Power OFF
Model HC-300 Description,
Specifications And Standard
Equipment
Description
The RIDGID® Model HC-300 Hole Cutting Tool is de-
signed to cut holes up to 3” / 76 mm diameter into steel
pipe. The multiple hole size allows the use of Mechani-
cal T’s®, Hookers®, Vic-O-Lets™, Weld-O-Let™ and other
fittings for branching unpressurized pipelines.
The HC-300 features a
1 /
2
” / 13 mm capacity chuck to
accommodate all size of holes up to 3” / 76 mm diam-
eter and standard hole saw arbors up to 7 /
16
” / 11 mm
Hex ( 1 /
2
” / 13 mm chuck size). An integral motor and
gear reduction optimizes the performance and saw
life in the capacity range. A single feed handle and ON/
OFF switch allows for easy operation. The compact
two-piece design allows the HC-300 to be used in tight
quarters and difficult-to-reach locations.
NOTE! Mechanical T’s, Hookers, and Vic-O-Lets are reg-
istered trademarks of Victaulic Tool Company.
Figure 1 – HC-450 with Standard Equipment
ON/OFF Switch
Gib Screw
Feed
Handle
Swivel
Handle
Chain Chuck Key
Pilot Drill
Arbor
GFCI
Chuck
Figure 2 – Model HC-300 with Standard Equipment
Chuck
Feed
Handle
GFIC
ON/OFF
Switch
Warning
Label
Crank Screw
Assembly
Chain
Chuck Key
Date Code
Figure 3 – Machine Serial Number