Machine Assembly; Mounting On Stands; Mounting On Bench; Pre-Operation Inspection - RIDGID 1215 Manual

1215 Threading Machines

Machine Assembly

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury during use,
follow these procedures for proper assembly.
Failure to mount the threading machine to a stable
stand or bench may result in tipping and serious
injury.
ON/OFF (I/O) switch should be OFF (O) and machine
unplugged before assembly.

Mounting on Stands

The 1215 Threading Machine can be mounted on
RIDGID 1203 Leg Stand. Refer to the Stand Instruction
Sheet for mounting instructions.

Mounting on Bench

The 1215 Threading Machine can be mounted on a level,
stable bench. To mount the unit on a bench, use three
3/8" bolts in holes provided on the machine base. See
Figure 3 for hole spacing.
16.04"
Figure 3 – Hole spacing for mounting the 1215

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your threading machine
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and correct any problems to reduce the risk of
serious injury from electric shock, crushing injuries
and other causes, and to help prevent threading
machine damage.
1. Make sure that the threading machine is unplugged
and the ON/OFF (I/O) switch is in OFF (O) position.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the threading ma-
chine, including the handles and controls. This aids
inspection and helps prevent the machine or control
from slipping from your grip. Clean and maintain the
machine per the maintenance instructions.
3. Inspect the threading machine for the following:
• Condition of the cords and plug for damage or
modification.
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts or other damage.
• Presence and operation of the foot switch. Confirm
that foot switch is attached, in good condition, that it
cycles smoothly and does not stick.
• Presence and readability of warning labels (Fi gure 1).
• Condition of the dies, cutter wheel and reamer cut-
ting edges. Dull or damaged cutting tools increase
required force, produce poor results and increase
the risk of injury.
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the threading
machine until the problems have been repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
used per its instructions to make sure it is functioning
properly.

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the 1215 Threading Machine and work area
according to these procedures to reduce the risk
of injury from electric shock, machine tipping,
entanglement, crushing and other causes, and to
help prevent machine damage.
Secure the machine to a stable stand or a bench.
Properly support pipe. This will reduce the risk of
falling pipe, tipping and serious injury.
Do not use the 1215 Threading Machine without a
properly operating foot switch. A foot switch pro-
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