RIDGID 1215 - English; Table of Contents

1215 Threading Machines
999-997-051.10_REV B
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...................................................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings* ..............................................................................................................................................2
Work Area Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use and Care ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Service .........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specific Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Threading Machine Safety Warnings............................................................................................................................................4
RIDGID Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Description .........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment .....................................................................................................................................................................5
Machine Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting on Stands .....................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting on Bench ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Machine and Work Area Set-Up ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Die Head Set-Up and Use ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Removing/Installing Die Head ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quick-Opening Die Heads ............................................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cutting with No. 732 Cutter ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Reaming with No. 344 Reamer ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Threading Pipe ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Threading Bar Stock / Bolt Threading ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing Pipe from the Machine .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Inspecting Threads ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Preparing Machine for Transport ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Machine Storage ..............................................................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Oil System Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................13
Replacing No. 732 Cutter Wheel .................................................................................................................................................13
Replacing Jaw Inserts ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Replacing Carbon Brushes ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Service and Repair .....................................................................................................................................................................15
Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Thread Cutting Oil Information .......................................................................................................................................................16
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
EC Declaration ........................................................................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover
Lifetime Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English