Table Of Contents - RIDGID 1233 Manual

300 Compact/1233 Threading Machines

Table of Contents

Recording Form For Machine Serial Number..................................................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................................2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Work Area Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Tool Use And Care..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Service ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specific Safety Information
Safety Instructions for Transportable Threading Machines ............................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description ......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Assembly
Mounting on Stands ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting on Bench ........................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting on Pipe Legs ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Machine and Work Area Set-Up........................................................................................................................................................7
Die Head Set-Up and Use
Removing/Installing Die Head ........................................................................................................................................................9
Quick-Opening Die Heads ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Inserting/Changing the Dies ........................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Thread Size ..................................................................................................................................................................9
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread........................................................................................................................10
Self-Opening Die Heads ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Inserting/Changing the Dies ......................................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting Thread Size ................................................................................................................................................................10
Trigger Slide Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................10
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread........................................................................................................................10
Receding Self-Opening Die Heads ..............................................................................................................................................11
Inserting/Changing the Dies ......................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting Thread Size ................................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting Thread Length ............................................................................................................................................................11
Preparing the Die Head to Thread ............................................................................................................................................12
Opening the die head at the end of the Thread ........................................................................................................................12
Operating Instructions
Cutting ..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Reaming ........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Threading Pipe..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Threading Bar Stock/Bolt Threading ............................................................................................................................................14
Left Hand Threading ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Removing Pipe from the Machine ................................................................................................................................................15
Inspecting Threads........................................................................................................................................................................15
Preparing Machine for Transport ..................................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................................16
Oil System Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Replacing Cutter Wheel ................................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing Jaw Inserts ..................................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing Carbon Brushes ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Thread Cutting Oil Information ......................................................................................................................................................18
Machine Storage ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Service And Repair ..........................................................................................................................................................................18
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
Lifetime Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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