Maintenance Instructions; Hydraulic Fluid Level; Lubrication; Removing Base From Stand - RIDGID 918-I Manual

Maintenance Instructions

Make sure machine is unplugged from
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power source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustments.

Hydraulic Fluid Level

Remove the reservoir filler cap (Figure 18). The oil
level should come to the fill line when the pump is rest-
ing on its base and the ram is fully retracted. Use only
high grade hydraulic oil.
Figure 18

Lubrication

Drive Shaft and Groove Roll Shaft Bearings.
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease through fittings lo-
cated on groove roll shaft and lower roll housing once a
month, and after roll change.
Removing the Base Unit From the
Stand
1. Unplug the 918-I from the power source.
2. Remove the four bolts that hold the base unit plate to
the stand (Figure 19).
999-998-676.10_REV. C
918-I Heavy Duty Roll Grooving Machine
Figure 19
3. As the base unit is being removed, be careful to not
"hook" the switch assembly on to the stand rail
(Figure 20).
Figure 20 – Removing Base Assembly From Stand

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept in-
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doors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with roll groover equipment. This
machine can cause serious injury in the hands of un-
trained users.

Service and Repair

Service and repair work on this Roll Groover must be
performed by qualified repair personnel. Machine should
be taken to a RIDGID Authorized Independent Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
When servicing this machine, only iden-
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tical replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.
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