Left Hand Machine Operation; Accessories; Maintenance Instructions; Lubrication - RIDGID 535-A Manual De Instrucciones

535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine

Left Hand Machine Operation

Machine is capable of left hand operation. However, user
or Authorized Service Center modification is required
Simply, remove rear chuck cover, E-clips and plate. Flip
cover plate so that pin faces outward. Reinstall retaining
E-clips and rear chuck cover (Figures 12A, 12B and
12C) . In addition, a left hand die head must be pinned to
the near side of the carriage through the hole in car-
riage rest.
NOTE! Left hand reaming requires an E-863 Reamer
Cone.
Figure 12A – Removing
Rear Chuck
Cover
Pin
Figure 12C – Flipping
Cover Plate
Oil Line Set Up for Left Hand Operation
1. For left hand operation the oil supply line to the car-
riage connects to the oil pump fitting marked IN.
2. For left hand operation the oil return line connects to
the oil pump fitting marked OUT.
NOTE! For right hand operation oil lines are reversed
from the positions described above.
12
Figure 12B – Removing
Cover Plate
E-clips
WARNING
In the left hand operating mode the main control
switch positions are reversed. FOR becomes REV.
REV becomes FOR.

Accessories

Only the following RIDGID products have
WARNING
been designed to function with the 535 Automatic
Threading Machine. Other accessories designed for
use with other tools may become hazardous when used
on this Threading Machine. To prevent serious injury,
use only the accessories listed below.
Accessories For Threading Machine
Die Head Racks:
4U ...........................holds 4 heads
6U ...........................holds 6 heads
Stands:
No. 100A.................4 legs w/tray
No. 150A.................2 wheels w/tray
No. 200A...................2 wheels w/enclosed cabinet
Pipe Support Stands
No. 819 Nipple Chuck (Right Hand only):
No. 839 Adapter Kit
Pipe Adapters ........... 1 /
Stud Adapters.......... 1 /
1 /
Accessories for Threading By Close-Coupled
Method
Carriage Mount Kit
No. 141 Geared Threader...for threading
Pipe Support Stand
NOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for complete list of pipe
supports, thread cutting oil and dies.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or mak-
ing any adjustment.

Lubrication

(Figure 13)
Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation
and long life of Power Drive.
" through 1 "
1 /
8 2
" through 2" UNC
4
" through 1 " UNF
1 /
4 2
" – 4" pipe
2 1 /
2