1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Table of Contents
Work Area Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Service.........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Foot Switch Safety.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
Threading Machine Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Description...................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Die Heads and Dies.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Performance Tips ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Mounting Machine On Bench ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Transporting No. 1224 Machine ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Know Your Machine.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Check Oiling System ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Electrical Power Source...............................................................................................................................................................................7
Installing Pipe ..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Cutting Pipe with No. 764 Cutter .................................................................................................................................................................8
Pipe Reaming with No. 744 Reamer ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Installing No. 766 Blade-Type Cutter.........................................................................................................................................................13
Oil Coolant Line Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................13
Cutting Off with No. 766 Cutter..................................................................................................................................................................13
Stripping Saran and Plastic Lined Pipe .....................................................................................................................................................13
Thread Size Adjustment Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................16
Changing Die Set.......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Operation Using No. 161 Geared Threader
No. 419 Nipple Chuck................................................................................................................................................................................18
Checking Thread Length and Depth..........................................................................................................................................................19
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Oil System Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................20
Cleaning Oil System (Weekly) ...................................................................................................................................................................20
Drive Belt Inspection..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Jaw Insert Replacement ............................................................................................................................................................................21
Wiring Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Lifetime Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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