The RIDGID Earth Pipe Cutter 69982 for Confined Areas is a compact lightweight device designed for cutting/cracking underground pipe (with and without hubs) in confined areas and makes this work easier. At only 43 cm in length, it is a particularly small underground pipe cutter and is perfect for overhead work and for applications directly on a wall. The chain pipe cutter is designed for safe and easy use and features a unique hook mechanism with rotating hooks that allow fast, secure and easy locking. Perfect for cutting/cracking pipes from cement, clay and cast sewage pipes in confined areas. This underground pipe cutter is versatile and features a multi-adjustable feed spindle with a hand wheel for quick adjustment. For use, a 15 inch (380 mm) long 1/2 inch (13 mm) ratchet is included. If necessary, it can also be operated with a 1/2 inch (13 mm) ratchet or a 15/16 (24 mm) wrench. With its simple yet robust design, this tool offers maximum service life with minimal maintenance. This pipe cutter has a pipe capacity of 1 1/2" to 6" (40 to 150 mm). With an additional chain extension (sold separately), pipes up to a nominal diameter of 8" (200 mm) can be cut. If only clay tubes are cut, the chain extension can cut clay tubes of up to 15 inches (380 mm). RIDGID products offer a lifetime **for defects in workmanship and materials to ensure the life of the tool. Since 1923, RIDGID has been the symbol of robustness and safety among dedicated professionals and professional craftsmen. Each tool with the RIDGID logo meets the same high quality standards, the same stability and the same resistance of the first high-performance pipe wrench for heavy use more than 90 years ago.