Maintenance Instructions; Lubrication; Oil System Maintenance; Cleaning Oil System (Weekly) - RIDGID 1224 Manual Del Operador

1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Die
W
Pipe
Starting to Cut Thread
A - Full Width Die Thread
Thin Ring
Gage
D
Flush
One Turn Large
(Basic Size)
(Maximum Size)
B - Checking Threads Within Pipe Gage
Figure 29 – Checking Thread Length

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Always unplug power cord before servicing ma-
chine.

Lubrication

NOTE! If any maintenance is required other than that
listed below, take machine to a RIDGID Authorized
Service Center or return to factory.
Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation
and long life of threading machine.
1. Remove four cover screws and remove cover.
2. Use grease gun to apply grease to the shaft bearing
(Figure 30). Grease fittings every 2 to 6 months, de-
pending upon amount of machine use. Use only
good grade of cup grease.
Figure 30 – Greasing Main Shaft Bearings
20
Die
Die Flush
W
With End
of Pipe
Pipe
Completed Thread
D D
One Turn Small
(Minimum Size)
Grease Fitting
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
3. Apply moderate coat of lubricating grease on large
gear each time bearings are lubricated. Use grease
containing molybdenum disulfide.
WARNING
Do not operate threading machine with cover off.
Always replace cover immediately after lubricating
machine.

Oil System Maintenance

To help assure proper operation of threading machine,
keep oil system clean, as follows:
1. Replace thread cutting oil when it becomes dirty or
contaminated. To drain oil, position a container under
the drain plug and unscrew plug.
2. Keep oil filter screen clean to assure proper flow of
clean oil to work. Oil filter screen is located in the bot-
tom of oil reservoir. Do not operate machine with oil
filter screen removed.
NOTE! Do not disassemble oil pump. Pump should be
disassembled only by a RIDGID Authorized Service
Center.

Cleaning Oil System (Weekly)

1. Place container under chip pan drain plug. (Figure 31)
2. Remove plug and drain oil.
3. Slide out draw tray and clean with mineral spirits.
4. Lift up and remove insert tray. Use a putty knife to re-
move pipe scale, metal shavings and dirt. Clean with
mineral spirits.
5. Remove oil filter and clean screen.
6. Use putty knife to remove sludge build-up on bottom
of chip pan.
Figure 31 – Cleaning Chip Pan and Oil Filter