Oil System Maintenance; Cleaning Oil System; Jaw Replacement; Drive Belt Inspection - RIDGID 535-A Manual De Instrucciones

1. Remove four (4) cover mounting screws and remove
the cover.
2. Use grease gun to apply grease to the shaft bearing
grease fittings every 2 to 6 months, depending upon
frequency of machine use.
3. Apply moderate coat of lubricating grease on large
gear each time bearings are lubricated.
Do not operate the threading machine
WARNING
with cover off. Always replace cover immediately after
lubricating machine.

Oil System Maintenance

To help assure proper operation of threading machine,
keep oil system clean, as follows:
1. Replace thread cutting oil when it becomes dirty or
contaminated. To drain the oil, position a container
under drain valve and open valve.
2. 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 compressed air
if available. Do not operate machine with oil filter
screen removed.
NOTE! RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil produces high quality
threads and maximizes die life. For information
concerning its use and handling, refer to the labels
on the oil containers. Disposal of the oil should be
in accordance with government regulations.
Grease Fittings
Figure 13 – Lubricating Machine

Cleaning Oil System

1. Place container under drain valve.
2. Open valve and drain oil.
3. Slide out chip tray and clean reservoir with mineral
spirits.
535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Lubricate Gear
4. Use a putty knife to remove pipe scale, metal shav-
ings and dirt. Clean with mineral spirits.
5. Remove oil filter and clean screen in solvent and
blow out with compressed air if available.

Jaw Replacement

NOTE! When teeth on jaw become worn and fail to hold
pipe or rod during operation, replace entire set of
jaws. Clean teeth of jaws daily with wire brush.
1. Remove front cover.
2. Remove front support plate.
3. Remove jaws from shafts.
4. Replace with new jaws or flip over to unused side.
NOTE! Ensure key is in shaft when placing jaw onto
shaft.
5. Secure front support plate with e-clips.
6. Secure front cover with cap screws.
NOTE! Rear jaws do not have any teeth as they are for
centering purposes only. No need to replace
these jaws.

Drive Belt Inspection

The drive belt should be periodically inspected for prop-
" deflection of belt under moderate press (4
er tension. 1 /
8
lbs.) is adequate tension. If belt shows sign of wear, it
should be replaced.

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well cov-
ered 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.

Service and Repair

WARNING
Service and repair work on this Threading Machine must
be performed by qualified repair personnel. Machine
should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized
Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs
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