Accessories; Maintenance Instructions; Lubrication; Oil System Maintenance - RIDGID 535 Manual Del Usuario

535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
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.
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.
16
" through 1 1 / "
8 2
" through 2" UNC
4
" through 1 1 / " UNF
4 2
2 1 / " – 4" pipe
2

Maintenance Instructions

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

Lubrication

(Figure 19)
Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation
and long life of Power Drive.
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.
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.
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
Do not operate the threading machine