Maintenance Instructions; Hydraulic Fluid Level; Lubrication; Removing Base From Stand - RIDGID 918-I Manual Del Operador

918-I Heavy Duty Roll Grooving Machine

Maintenance Instructions

Make sure machine is unplugged from
WARNING
power source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustments.

Hydraulic Fluid Level

Remove the reservoir filler cap (Figure 18) . The oil level
should come to the fill line when the pump is resting on
its base and the ram is fully retracted. Use only high
grade hydraulic oil.
Figure 18

Lubrication

Drive Shaft and Groove Roll Shaft Bearings.
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease through fittings lo-
cated on groove roll shaft and lower roll housing once a
month, and after roll change.
Removing the Base Unit From the Stand
1. Unplug the 918-I from the power source.
2. Remove the four bolts that hold the base unit plate to
the stand (Figure 19) .
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Figure 19
3. As the base unit is being removed, be careful to
not "hook" the switch assembly on to the stand rail
(Figure 20) .
Figure 20 – Removing Base Assembly From Stand

Machine Storage

WARNING
indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the ma-
chine in a locked area that is out of reach of children and
people unfamiliar with roll groover equipment. This ma-
chine can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained
users.
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Motor-driven equipment must be kept