Operation Using Machine-Mounted Tools - RIDGID 1215 Manual

• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions that may affect the
safe and normal operation of the machine. If such
conditions are present, have the machine serviced.
• Release the foot switch and flip the switch to OFF.
Operation Using Machine-
Mounted Tools
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating
Threading Machine. Keep sleeves and jackets but-
toned. Do not reach across the machine or pipe.
Do not use this Threading Machine if the foot switch
is broken or missing. Always wear eye protection to
protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.
Keep hands away from rotating pipe and fittings.
Stop the machine before wiping pipe threads or
screwing on fittings. Allow the machine to come to
a complete stop before touching the pipe or ma-
chine chucks.
Do not use this machine to "make-on" or "break
off" fittings. This practice is not an intended use of
this Threading Machine.
Installing Pipe In Threading Machine
1. Check to insure the cutter, reamer and die head are
swung to UP position.
2. Mark the pipe at the desired length if it is being cut to
length.
3. Insert the pipe into the Threading Machine so that the
end to be worked or the cutting mark is located about
12 inches to the front of the speed chuck jaws.
4. Insert workpieces less than 2 feet long from the front
of the machine. Insert longer pipes through either
end so that the longer section extends out beyond the
rear of the Threading Machine.
WARNING To avoid equipment tip-overs, position
the pipe supports under the workpiece.
5. Tighten the rear centering device around the pipe by
using a counterclockwise rotation of the handwheel
at the rear of the Threading Machine. This prevents
movement of the pipe that can result in poor thread
quality.
1215 Threading Machine
6. Secure the pipe by using repeated and forceful coun-
terclockwise spins of the speed chuck handwheel at
the front of the Threading Machine. This action "ham-
mers" the jaws tightly around the pipe.
Cutting Pipe With No. 732 Cutter
1. Swing reamer and die head to UP position.
2. Move pipe cutter DOWN onto pipe and move carriage
with handwheel to line up cutter wheel with mark on
pipe.
3. Tighten cutter feed screw handle on pipe keeping
wheel aligned with the pipe.
4. Assume the correct operating posture (Figure 4) .
This will allow you to maintain proper bal-
WARNING
ance and to safely keep control of the machine and tools.
• Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the
foot switch.
• Stand facing the ON/OFF switch.
• Be sure you have convenient access to the ON/OFF
switch, tools and chucks.
• Do not reach across the machine or workpiece.
Figure 4 – Cutting Pipe With No. 732 Cutter
5. Flip the switch to ON.
6. Grasp the pipe cutter's feedscrew handle with both
hands (Figure 5) .
7. Depress and hold down the foot switch with the left
foot.
8. Tighten the feedscrew handle slowly and continu-
ously until the pipe is cut. Do not force the cutter into
the workpiece.
9. Release the foot switch and remove your foot from the
housing.
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