1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
1. Lockout Plate IN
2. Release Foot IN
3. Sine Bar IN
(Unhooked)
4. Die Head Foot ON
Sine Bar (COCK)
Figure 10 – Setting No. 714 or 914 Self-Opening Die
Head for NPT or BSPT Threads
Release Handle
Die Head Washer
Cam Plate
Die Head
Body
Cam Locking
Plate Handle
Figure 12 – Know Your 714/914 Die Head
Threading Pipe with Nos. 714 and 914
Self-Opening Die Head (NPT/BSPT)
1. lnstall die set. Refer to Die Installation procedure.
2. Swing cutter and reamer to UP position.
3. Position lockout plate IN. (Figures 10 & 13)
4. Release foot IN. (Figure 10)
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Lockout Plate
Lockout Plate Screw
Size
Adjusting Nut
Die (4)
Release Foot
Release Foot
Pivot Block
Release Foot Screw
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
1. Lockout Plate OUT
2. Release Foot OUT and
Secure
3. Sine Bar OUT
(Hooked)
4. Die Head Foot OFF
SINE BAR (COCK)
Figure 11 – Setting No. 714 or 914 Self-Opening Die
Head for NPSM or BSPP Threads
5. Sine Bar should be IN (UNLATCHED). (Figures 10 &
13)
6. With die head in DOWN position, push UP on cam
locking plate handle (Figure 10, step 4) until release
foot latches in die head body.
7. Shift Knob MUST be in 12 RPM position.
NOTE! Shift Knob is in 36 RPM position when threading 2"
pipe or less. When threading 2
knob must be in 12 RPM position.
CAUTION
Shifting should be done with machine idling. DO
NOT operate shift knob while under load.
8. Turn REV/OFF/FOR switch to FOR position and step
on foot switch.
9. Turn carriage handwheel counter-clockwise to bring die
head against end of pipe in one continuous motion. The
release foot will actuate the receding mechanism.
Continue to apply pressure to handwheel to start dies.
NOTE! Carriage handwheel may be repositioned to im-
prove leverage when starting dies. To reposition:
pull handwheel out (away from machine), rotate
handwheel to desired position, push handwheel in.
" to 4" pipe, shift
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