Die Head Set-Up And Use - RIDGID 300 Compact Manual

300 Compact/1233 Threading Machines
6. 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. See Die Head Set-Up and Use
section for details.
7. Swing the cutter, reamer and die head away up
away from the operator. Make sure they are stable
and will not fall in the work area.
8. If pipe will extend past the chip tray in the front of the
machine or more than 2' (0.6 m) out of the rear of the
machine, use pipe stands to support the pipe and pre-
vent the pipe and threading machine from tipping or
falling. Place the pipe stands in line with machine
chucks, approximately
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 support-
ing the pipe by hand can cause tipping or entangle-
ment injuries.
9. Restrict access or set-up guards or barricades to
create a minimum of 3' (1 m) clearance around the
threading machine and pipe. This helps prevent non-
operators from contacting the machine or pipe and
reduces the risk of tipping or entanglement.
10. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil. Re -
move the chip tray and oil pan liner; see that the filter
screen assembly is fully submerged in oil. See Oil
System Maintenance. If the machine is equipped
with the drip tray, make sure it properly placed to
direct oil dripping off the die head into the chip tray
(see Figure 5).
11. With the REV/OFF/FWD switch in OFF position, run
the cord along a clear path. With dry hands, plug
the power cord into the properly grounded outlet.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground. If the
power cord is not long enough use an extension
cord that:
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three-prong plug like on the threading
machine.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (e.g. SOW).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to
50' (15.2 m) long use 14 AWG (2.5 mm
For extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m - 30.5 m) long
use 12 AWG (2.5 mm
12. Check the threading machine for proper operation.
With hands clear:
• Move the REV/OFF/FWD switch to the FWD posi-
tion. Chuck should rotate counter-clockwise when
viewed from the carriage end (see Figure 23). Move
8
1 / of distance from end of the
3
2 ) or heavier.
2 ) or heavier.
the switch to the OFF position. Repeat for REV
position – chuck should rotate clockwise. If the
threading machine does not rotate in the correct
direction do not use the machine until it has been
repaired.
• Move the switch to the FWD position. Inspect the
moving parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises
or any other unusual conditions. Move the switch to
the OFF position. If any unusual conditions are
found, do not use the machine until it has been
repaired.
• Place die head in the use position. Move the switch
to the FWD position. Check for oil flow through
the die head. Move the switch to the OFF position.
The oil flow can be adjusted with the control valve
on carriage (Figure 5). Clockwise rotation decreas-
es flow and counterclockwise increases flow. Do not
adjust while the machine is running.
Control Control
Valve
Valve
Figure 5 – Adjusting Oil Flow
13. Confirm the REV/OFF/FWD switch is in OFF position,
and with dry hands unplug the machine.

Die Head Set-Up and Use

The 300 Compact and 1233 Threading Machines can
be used with a variety of RIDGID Die Heads to cut pipe
and bolt threads. Information is included here for Quick-
Opening, Self-Opening and Receding Self-Opening Die
Heads (1233 only). See the RIDGID catalog for other
available die heads.
Die Heads using Universal Dies for pipe require one set of
dies for each of the following pipe size ranges: (
and 3 / "), ( 1 / " and 3 / ") and (1" through 2"). NPT/NPSM dies
8 2 4
must be used in NPT die heads and BSPT/BSPP dies
must be used n BSPT die heads – The size bar is marked
for each.
Drip Tray
1 / "), ( 1 / "
8 4