Service And Repair; Optional Equipment - RIDGID 1215 Manual

Troubleshooting
(continuation)
PROBLEM
Machine will not run.
Motor brushes worn out.
Jaw inserts loaded with debris.
Jaws inserts worn out.
Pipe not properly centered in jaw inserts.
Pipe slips in jaws.
Chuck not tight on pipe.

Service And Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make the machine
unsafe to operate.
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most
of the service needs of this machine. Any problems not
addressed by this section should only be handled by a
RIDGID Authorized Independent Service Center. Use
only RIDGID Authorized service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Authorized Inde-
pendent Service Center or any service or repair ques-
tions, see Contact Information section in this manual.
999-997-051.10_REV B
POSSIBLE REASONS
1215 Threading Machines
SOLUTION
Replace brushes.
Clean jaw inserts with wire brush.
Replace jaw inserts.
Make sure pipe is centered in jaw inserts, use the rear
centering device.
Use repeated and forceful spins of the chuck handwheel
to tighten front chuck.

Optional Equipment

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use equip-
ment specifically designed and recommended for
use with the 1215 Threading Machine.
Catalog Model
No. No. Description
58657 732
Cutter Assembly
34612 344 1/8"-2" Reamer
97075 815A 1/8" - 2" NPT, Self-Opening, RH Die Head
1/8" - 2" NPT, Quick-Opening, RH Die
97065 811A
Head
84537 816 1/8" - 3/4" Semi-Automatic Die Head
84532 817 1" - 2" Semi-Automatic Die Head
1/4" - 1" Bolt, Quick-Opening, RH/LH Die
97045 531
Head
1 1/4" - 2" Bolt, Quick-Opening, RH/LH
97050 532
Die Head
58307 – Jaw Insert Set
Jaw Insert Set (Optional for SS and Plas-
58302 –
tic Coated Pipe)
61187 1203 Tripod Stand
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment available for
the 1215 Threading Machine, see the Ridge Tool Catalog
online at RIDGID.com or see Contact Information.
15
15