Table Of Contents - RIDGID 300 Compact Operator's Manual

300 Compact Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine

Table of Contents

Recording Form for Machine Serial Number..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area...................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care .....................................................................................................................................................3
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Foot Switch Safety......................................................................................................................................................3
Machine Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Accessories
Description..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................4
Machine Assembly........................................................................................................................................................5
Machine Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................7
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ..................................................................................................................................7
Operation Using Machine Mounted Tools
Installing Pipe ............................................................................................................................................................9
Cutting Pipe With No. 360 Cutter ..............................................................................................................................9
Reaming Pipe With No. 344 Reamer ........................................................................................................................9
Threading Pipe Or Rod With Quick-Opening, Self-Opening Or Semi-Automatic Die Head ....................................10
Removing Pipe ........................................................................................................................................................10
Installing Dies in Quick-Opening Die Head (Right Hand & Left Hand) ....................................................................11
Installing Dies in Self-Opening Die Head (Right Hand Only)....................................................................................11
Installing Dies in Semi-Automatic Die Head ............................................................................................................12
Checking Thread Length ..........................................................................................................................................12
No. 819 Nipple Chuck
Short or Close Nipple Threading Procedures ...........................................................................................................13
916 Roll Groover Adapter Bracket............................................................................................................................14
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................15
Oil System Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................15
Jaw Insert Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................16
Motor Brush Replacement ........................................................................................................................................16
Machine Storage ........................................................................................................................................................16
Service and Repair......................................................................................................................................................17
Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................................................................................17-18
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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