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1224 Threading Machine
Operation Instructions Using
Geared Threader
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating Threading Machine. Keep sleeves and jackets
buttoned. Do not reach across the machine, geared
threader or drive shaft.
Do not use this Threading Machine if the foot switch
is broken or missing. Always wear eye protection to
protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.
To prevent tipping, proper set-up of the Threading
Machine and Geared Threader is required. Follow
instructions carefully.
Geared Threader weighs 160 pounds. Two (2) per-
sons should be used to lift this threader.
Adjusting No. 161 Geared
Threader
Cam Plate (Pipe Size)
Adjustment Procedure
1. Place threader on floor or workbench with drive
shaft up.
2. Pull cam plate knobs (Figure 25) and rotate cam
plate to desired pipe size markings on top of die
head. Release knobs when locating pins drop into
holes in selector plate.
Drive
Head
Shaft
Clamp
Screw
Figure 25 – No. 161 Geared Threader with Drive Shaft UP
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References
Guide
Lines (3)
Post
Cam Plate
Knob (2)
Ridge Tool Company
Thread Size Adjustment Procedure
Grasp workholder and turn square end of drive shaft or
turn gear case by hand to respective reference lines on
guide post. (Figure 25)
Standard Size Thread – Either one of following 2 refer-
ence lines may be used:
Reference Line 1: Set bottom surface of die head at
red standard line on pinion sleeve.
Reference Line 2: Set upper surface of die head
which houses guide post even with
center line at top end of guide post.
Oversize Thread – For oversize (shallow thread) set head
at bottom line on guide post. This line is marked (2T OVER).
Undersize Thread – For undersize (deep thread) set head
at top line on guide post. This line is marked (2T UNDER).
Selector Plate
Die Head
Stop
Screw
Red Stop
Line
Standard
Line
Pinion
Sleeve
Figure 26 – No. 161 Geared Threader Showing Pinion
Sleeve and Guide Post Reference Lines
NOTE! If it becomes necessary to remove or replace the
guide block, the stamped number E-1997 on guide
block must be AGAINST selector plate. If stamped
number is visible you will cut an UNDERSIZE thread.
Changing Posts for Straight or
Tapered Threads
(Figure 26)
1. Adjust threader to cut standard size threads.
2. Remove screw from gear case at base of guide post.
3. Pull guide post up until guide block attached to selec-
tor plate is disengaged from angle slot in guide post.
4. Turn guide post until straight slot faces inward for
Die (Set of 5)
Guide
Block
2T Under
Line
Standard
LIne
2T Over
Line
Guide Post
Screw
Gear Case