Machine Assembly; Mounting Machine To Stand; Mounting Machine To Bench; Machine Inspection - RIDGID 300 Compact Manual Del Usuario

Machine Assembly

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper assembly of the
Threading Machine is required. The following pro-
cedures should be followed:

Mounting Machine To Stand

The machine is designed to mount on the four stands list-
ed below.
Machine Stands
Model
No. Description
250 Folding Wheel Stand
100A Universal Leg & Tray Stand
150A Universal Wheel & Tray Stand
200A Universal Wheel & Cabinet Stand

Mounting Machine To Bench

1. If a stand is not used, the machine should be mount-
ed to a stable bench. To mount the unit on a bench,
" bolts in holes provided at each cor-
use four (4) 1 /
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ner of machine base.
Failure to mount the threading machine to
WARNING
a stable stand or bench may result in tipping and serious
injury.

Machine Inspection

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Threading
Machine. The following inspection procedures
should be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Threading Machine is unplugged and the
directional switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 2).
2. Clean the speed chuck jaws with a wire brush.
3. Inspect the jaw inserts for excessive wear. Refer to
the Maintenance Instructions if they need to be
replaced.
300 Compact Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Rear
Centering
Chuck Jaw
Device
Handwheel
FOR/OFF/REV
SWITCH
Motor
Hand
Cover
Hold
Figure 2 – No. 300 Compact Threading Machine
NOTE! For plastic and coated work pieces, special jaw
inserts (No. 97365) should be used to prevent
damaging the workpiece.
4. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Threading Machine.
Do not operate the Threading Machine
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with out a foot switch.
5. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
pin or if the cord is damaged, do not use the
Threading Machine until the cord has been re placed.
6. Inspect the Threading Machine for any broken, miss-
ing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any other
conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Threading Machine until
any problem has been repaired.
7. Lubricate the Threading Machine if necessary accord-
ing to the Maintenance Instructions.
8. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
Threading Machine and meet the needs of your
application. The correct tools and accessories allow
you to do the job successfully and safely. Accessories
de signed for use with other equipment may be haz-
ardous when used with this Threading Machine.
9. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all handles and
controls. This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool
or control slipping from your grip.
Inspect the cutting edges of your tools and dies. If
necessary, have them replaced prior to using the
Threading Machine. Dull or damaged cutting tools and
dies can lead to binding, tool breakage and poor
quality threads.
Cutter
Quick Opening
Die Head
Reamer
Carriage
Handwheel
Chip Tray
Front
Hand
Hold
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