Operating The 960 Roll Groover; Pipe Preparation - RIDGID 960 Instrucciones

960 Roll Groover
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
the machine while standing in water.
• Level ground.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
ment. Always wipe up any oil that may be present.
3. Place machine on a flat level surface. Be sure the
machine, stand and groover are stable.
4. Properly support the pipe with pipe stands. Use two
pipe stands to groove pipe over 36" in length.
Failure to properly support the pipe can
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result in the unit tipping or the pipe falling.
5. Make sure FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF
position.
6. Position the foot switch so that the operator can
safely control the machine, roll groover and work-
piece. As shown in Figure 9, it should allow the oper-
ator to do the following:
• Stand facing the groover on the same side as the
switch.
• Use the foot switch with left foot.
• Have convenient access to the groover and ratch-
et wrench without reaching across the machine.
Machine is designed for one person operation.
7. Plug the machine into the electrical outlet making
sure to position the power cord along the clear path
selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the
outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.
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To avoid electrical shock and electrical fires, never use
an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the
following requirements:
• The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown
in Electrical Safety section.
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used
outdoors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG
below 25'/12 AWG 25' - 50'). If the wire thickness is
too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord's
insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep
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all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do
not touch plug with wet hands.
8. Check the unit to insure it is operating properly.
• Flip the directional switch to FOR (Forward). Press
and release the foot switch. Check that the groove
roll rotates in a counterclockwise direction as you
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are facing the front chuck. Have the power drive
serviced if it rotates in the wrong direction or if the
foot switch does not control its stopping or starting.
• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions that may affect the safe
and normal operation of the machine. If such con-
ditions are present, have the power drive serviced.
• Check the speed of the machine to insure it rotates
under 57 RPM. Higher speed machine increases
the risk of injury.
• Flip the directional switch to REV (Reverse). Press
and release the foot switch. Check that that drive
roll rotates in a clockwise direction as you are fac-
ing the roll groover.
• Release the foot switch and flip the directional
switch to OFF.
9. Check the groove and drive rolls to insure they are the
correct size.
Use of roll sets on both carbon and stainless
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steel pipe can lead to contamination of the stainless steel
material. This contamination could cause corrosion and
premature pipe failure. To prevent ferrous contamina-
tion, use roll sets dedicated for stainless steel grooving.

Operating the 960 Roll Groover

Do not wear loose clothing when operating a Roll
Groover. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do
not reach across the machine or pipe.
Do not use this Roll Groover with a Power Drive
that has a broken or missing foot switch. Always
wear eye protection to protect eyes from dirt and
other foreign objects.
Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
loose fitting gloves when operating groover. Use
pipe stands to support pipe.

Pipe Preparation

1. Pipe ends must be cut square. Do not use a cutting
torch.
2. Pipe out-of-roundness must not exceed the total
O.D. tolerance listed in groove specifications, Table 1.
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