Pre-Operation Inspection - RIDGID 1210 Manual Del Operador

and/or installer. Before any installation is attempted, care-
ful evaluation of the specific service environment, including
chemical environment and service temperature should be
completed.
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Cutter
Chuck
Handwheel
Rear Centering
Device
Carrying
Handle
ON/OFF
Switch
Foot
Switch
Figure 1A – 1210 Threading Machine
Reservoir
Vent Cap
Foot Switch Clip
Figure 1B – 1210 Threading Machine

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your threading machine
and correct any problems to reduce the risk of se-
rious injury from electrical shock, crushing injuries
and other causes and prevent threading machine
damage.
1. Make sure the threading machine ON/OFF switch is
1210 Oil-less Threading Machine
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the threading ma-
Model 610
Die Head
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Reamer
3. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage or mod-
Carriage
4. Make sure that the foot switch (See Figure 1A) is at-
Carrying
Handle
5. Check that the warning label is firmly attached and
Carriage
Handwheel
Coolant Level
Sight Glass
Figure 2 – Warning Label
6. Inspect the threading machine for any broken, missing,
7. Inspect the cutting edges of the dies, cutter wheel and
8. If necessary, lubricate the threading machine per
9. If any issues are found during the inspection of the
10. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
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in the OFF position and that the power cord is un-
plugged.
chine, including the handles and controls. This allows
better inspection of the machine and helps prevent the
machine or control from slipping from your grip during
use. If necessary, clean the speed chuck inserts with
a wire brush. Remove metal shavings and chips
from the die head and chip tray.
ification, such as cuts or a missing grounding plug.
tached to the machine and that it and the cord are in
good condition. Press the foot switch treadle and
confirm that it cycles smoothly and does not stick.
readable. See Figure 2.
misarranged or binding parts or any other condition
that may prevent the safe and normal operation of the
machine.
reamer for wear, deformation, chips or other issues.
Dull or damaged cutting tools increase the amount of
force required, produce poorer quality threads and in-
crease the risk of injury.
the maintenance instructions. Wipe any excess lu-
bricant from the machine.
threading machine, do not use the machine until
those issues have been corrected.
used per its instructions to make it is sure functioning
properly.
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