Machine Inspection; Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID 535 Manual De Operador

535 Manual Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine

Machine Inspection

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Threading
Machine. The following inspection procedures
should be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Threading Machine is unplugged and the
directional switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 5).
Chuck Handwheel
Centering
Device
(Not Shown)
REV/OFF/FOR
Switch
Foot Switch Carriage Handwheel
Figure 5 – No. 535 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
2. Clean the speed chuck jaws with a wire brush.
3. Inspect the jaw inserts for excessive wear. Refer to the
Maintenance Instructions if they need to be replaced.
4. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Threading Machine (Figure 5).
Do not operate the Threading Machine
WARNING
without a foot switch.
5. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding
pin or if the cord is damaged, do not use the
Threading Machine until the cord has been replaced.
6. Inspect the Threading Machine for any broken, miss-
ing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any other
conditions which may affect the safe and normal
operation of the machine. If any of these conditions
are present, do not use the Threading Machine until
any problem has been repaired.
6
No. 820
Cutter
(Standard)
Quick or
Self-Opening
Die Head
No. 341
Reamer
Chip
Pan
Length Gauge
Ridge Tool Company
7. Lubricate the Threading Machine if necessary accord-
ing to the Maintenance Instructions.
8. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
Threading Machine and meet the needs of your
application. The correct tools and accessories allow
you to do the job successfully and safely. Accessories
designed for use with other equipment may be haz-
ardous when used with this Threading Machine.
9. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all handles and
controls. This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool or
control slipping from your grip.
Inspect the cutting edges of your tools and dies. If
necessary, have them replaced prior to using the
Threading Machine. Dull or damaged cutting tools and
dies can lead to binding, tool breakage and poor
quality threads.
10. Clean metal shavings and other debris from the chip
tray of the Threading Machine. Check the level and
quality of the thread cutting oil. Replace or add oil if
necessary. Reservoir in the base will hold approxi-
mately seven (7) quarts of thread cutting oil.
NOTE! Thread cutting oil lubricates and cools the threads
during the threading operation. A dirty or poor
grade cutting oil can result in poor thread quality.
NOTE! To drain dirty oil and properly maintain the oil
system, refer to the "Maintenance Instructions".

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine
and work area is required. The following procedures
should be followed to set-up the machine:
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
the machine while standing in water.
• Level ground.