RIDGID 1210 Operator's Manual page 9

Figure 4 – 1210 Machine Mounted on Model 120 Stand
7. Uncoil the power cord and foot switch. Confirm that the
ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
8. Check that the correct dies are in the die head and are
properly set. If needed, install and/or adjust the dies in
the die head.
9. Swing the cutter, reamer and die head into the position
away from the operator.
10. If pipe will extend past the chip tray in the front of the
machine or more than 2' out of the rear of the machine
use, pipe stands to support the pipe and prevent the
pipe and threading machine from tipping or falling.
Place the pipe stands in line with machine chucks, ap-
proximately 1 / of the distance from the end of the
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pipe to the machine. Longer pipe may need more
than one pipe stand. Only use pipe stands designed
for this purpose. Improper pipe supports or supporting
the pipe by hand can cause tipping or entanglement
injuries.
11. Set-up guards or barricades to create a minimum of
one meter (3 feet) of clearance around the threading
machine and pipe. This helps prevent non-operators
from accidentally contacting the machine or pipe and
causing tipping or becoming entangled in the rotating
parts.
12. Fully open the chucks of the threading machine.
13. Position the foot switch as shown in Figure 10 , to
allow a proper operating position.
14. With the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, run the
cord along the clear path. With dry hands plug the
power cord into the properly grounded outlet. Keep all
1210 Oil-less Threading Machine
connections dry and off the ground. If the power cord
is not long enough use an extension cord that:
Retaining Pin
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three prong plug like on the threading ma-
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A
• Has sufficient wire size (16 AWG for 50' or less, 14
15. Check the threading machine for proper operation.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Press
• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
16. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Coolant by
looking at the sight glass at the rear of the 1210
threading machine (see Figure 5) . If necessary, re-
move the reservoir cap and fill with coolant. The
reservoir holds approximately 16 ounces of coolant.
NOTICE
for use with the 1210 Threading machine. It lubricates the
thread and cools the thread by evaporation. Use of other
fluids will void the 1210 Threading Machine warranty and
may damage the threading dies or cause poor quality
threads. RIDGID Thread Cutting Coolant should not be
used with any other threading equipment for the same rea-
sons. Do not dilute thread cutting coolant.
Sight
Glass
Figure 5 – Filling Coolant Reservoir
Ridge Tool Company
chine.
in the cord designation (e.g. SOW).
AWG for 50' – 100' long). Undersized wires can
overheat, causing fire or other damage.
and release the foot switch. Confirm that the chuck
rotates counter-clockwise when viewed from the
tool side of the threading machine. If the threading
machine does not rotate in the correct direction,
or the foot switch does not control the machine op-
eration, do not use the machine until it has been
repaired.
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions. Release foot switch.
If any unusual conditions are found, do not use
the machine until it has been repaired.
RIDGID Thread Cutting Coolant is engineered
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