Jaw Insert Replacement; Motor Brush Replacement; Machine Storage - RIDGID 300 Compact Manual Del Operador

300 Compact Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
2. Keep oil filter screen to assure proper flow or clean oil
to work. Oil filter screen is located in the bottom of oil
reservoir. To clean filter screen, loosen the screw that
secures filter to base and pull filter from oil line.
Clean filter screen in solvent and blow out with com-
pressed air if available. Do not operate machine with
oil filter screen removed.
NOTE! RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil produces high qual-
ity threads and maximizes die life. For infor-
mation concerning its use and handling, refer to
the labels on the oil containers. Disposal of the
oil should be in accordance with government
regulations.

Jaw Insert Replacement

NOTE! When teeth on jaw inserts become worn and fail
to hold pipe or rod during operation, replace
entire set of jaw inserts. Clean teeth of jaw
inserts daily with wire brush.
1. Place screwdriver in insert slot and turn 90 degrees
in either direction.
2. Place insert sideways on locking pin and press
down as far as possible.
3. Hold insert down firmly with screwdriver, turn as
so teeth face up.
Screw Driver
Insert
To Remove
Figure 22 – Jaw Insert Replacement
Replacing Brushes In Motor
NOTE! Check motor brushes every 6 months. Replace
when worn to less than
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Fully loosen four screws that hold motor housing
cover in place and remove motor housing cover
(Figure 23).
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PRESS
DOWN
Locking
Teeth
Pin
To Replace
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Ridge Tool Company
Motor
Cover
Screws
Figure 23 – Loosen And Remove Motor Cover Screws
3. Loosen carbon brush holders and remove carbon
brushes.
4. Install new brushes.
5. Reinstall brush holders and motor housing cover.
WARNING
Do not operate the threading machine with cover
off. Always replace cover immediately after in-
stalling brushes.

Machine Storage

WARNING
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or
well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine in
a locked area that is out of reach of children and
people unfamiliar with threading machines. This
machine can cause serious injury in the hands of
untrained users.