Troubleshooting - RIDGID 141 Operator's Manual

Model 141/161 Receding Geared Threaders

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Torn threads.
Out-of-round or crushed
threads.
Thin Threads.
Pipe slips in jaws.
Threader does not turn.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Damaged, chipped or worn out dies.
Incorrect cutting oil.
Insufficient cutting oil.
Dirty or contaminated oil.
Die head not properly aligned with pipe.
Improper pipe.
Die head not properly set.
Machine running in wrong direction.
Die head set undersize.
Pipe wall thickness too thin.
Dies inserted into head in wrong order.
Workholder loose on threaded barrel.
Workholder jaws loaded with debris.
Workholder jaws worn out.
Pipe not properly centered in workholder jaws.
Workholder not tight.
Pinion shaft disengaged.
SOLUTION
Replace dies.
Only use RIDGID ® Thread Cutting Oil.
Flood the dies with oil during use.
Replace the RIDGID ® Thread Cutting Oil.
Make sure threader is properly aligned with the
pipe.
Recommend using with black or galvanized steel
pipe.
Pipe wall too thin – use schedule 40 or heavier
pipe.
Adjust die head to give proper size thread.
Check and correct direction of rotation.
Adjust die head to give proper size thread.
Use schedule 40 or heavier pipe.
Put dies in proper position in die head.
Tighten the workholder on threaded barrel.
Clean the jaws with wire brush.
Replace the jaws.
Make sure pipe is centered in workholder jaws.
Tighten workhlder clamp screw securely.
Do not thread past red stop line.