535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
NOTE! Insert axle into frame and secure it with a
lock washer and nut.
5. Position stand stop bracket so that the end of the
bracket is held in place by the axle shaft. Slide a
wheel onto the axle. Slide a flat washer over the axle
and install a cotter pin to hold the wheel on the axle.
6. Mount machine to the stand using four (4) bolts that
mount into each corner of the base.
For proper balance and operation, RIDGID
CAUTION
machines must be mounted through the appropriate
holes in the legs (Figure 4). Do not mount 535 Automatic
Threading Machine on older RIDGID Universal stands.
Model "A" Stands have special hole location for proper
balance. Model "A" stands have
this machine.
Mounting Machine To Bench
1. If a stand is not used, the machine should be mount-
ed to a stable bench. To mount the unit on a bench,
use four (4)
5
/
" bolts in holes provided at each corner
16
of machine base. Base dimensions are shown in
Figure 2.
Failure to mount the threading machine
WARNING
to a stable stand or bench may result in tipping and seri-
ous injury.
300 Compact
1233, 1822
1224
(Front)
(Front)
300 Compact
1233, 1822 (Rear)
535
Automatic
535
1224
(Rear)
Detail Section
Figure 4 – Stand Assembly
6
1
/
"
2
7
/
" holes for use with
16
535 (Front)
535
Automatic
3
/
" - 16 x 2
1
/
" Bolt
8
2
4 Required
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Machine Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Threading
Machine. The following inspection procedures
should be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Threading Machine is unplugged and the
control switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 5).
Opening Die Head
REV/OFF/FOR
Switch
Gear Shift
Figure 5 – No. 535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading
Machine
2. Clean the chuck jaws with a wire brush.
3. Inspect the jaws for excessive wear or damaged
teeth. Refer to the Maintenance Instructions if they
need to be replaced.
4. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Threading Machine (Figure 5).
WARNING
Do not operate the Threading Machine
without a foot switch.
5. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
Quick or Self-
No. 820
Cutter
(Standard)
No. 341
Reamer
Chip
Pan
Length
Gauge
Carriage
Handwheel
Foot Switch