Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID 1210 Operator's Manual

1210 Oil-less Threading Machine

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
Set up the threading machine and the work area
according to these procedures to reduce the risk
of injury from electric shock, machine tipping,
entanglement, crushing and other causes, and to
help prevent threading machine damage.
Do not use a threading machine without a properly
operating foot switch. Never block a foot switch in
the "ON" position so that it does not control the ma-
chine. A foot switch provides better control by
letting you shut off the machine motor by removing
your foot. If entanglement should occur and power
is maintained to the motor, you will be pulled into
the machine. This machine has high torque and
can cause clothing to bind around your arm or
other body parts with enough force to crush or
break bones or cause striking or other injuries.
1. Locate a work area that has:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
The threading machine is not explosion proof, and
can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry location for all of the equip-
ment and the operator.
• Good ventilation. Do not use extensively in small,
enclosed areas.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet of the proper
voltage. A three prong or GFCI outlet may not be
properly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet in-
spected by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet away from things
that can damage the power cord.
• Clear path to transport the equipment to the work
area.
2. Clean the work area before setting up any equip-
ment. Wipe up any oil or liquids.
3. Inspect the pipe to be threaded and associated fittings
and confirm that the 1210 Threading Machine is a cor-
rect tool for the job. The 1210 Threading Machine is
designed to cut, ream and thread schedule 40 and
heavier wall steel pipe in
Threading Machine can thread pipe as short as 4
Threading dies are available for both NPT and BSPT
thread forms. Do not use to thread anything other
than straight pipe. Do not thread pipe with fittings or
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other attachments. These increase the risk of entan-
glement injuries.
Threading equipment for other applications can
be found in the Ridge Tool catalog, on line at
www.RIDGID.com, or by calling Ridge Tool Tech-
nical Services at 800-519-3456.
4. Confirm that the equipment to be used has been
properly inspected.
5. Transport equipment to work area along a clear path.
See "Preparing Machine For Transport" for machine
preparation. Use carrying handles to grip machine and
be aware that the 1210 Threading Machine weighs 59
pounds. Use care moving equipment, especially up
and down stairs, and be aware of possible slip haz-
ards.
6. Place the threading machine on a solid, level and sta-
ble working surface at least as large as machine
footprint approximately waist height, or if using the 120
Stand (not included) for the 1210 threading machine,
set up as follows.
• Pivot the two outside legs of the 120 Stand outward
until the plunger pins lock into place, ( See Figure 3)
and place in work area.
• Grasp the front and rear carrying handles of the
threading machine and place it on the 120 Stand,
be sure to place the base of the threading ma-
chine over the guide pins on the top of the 120
stand as shown in Figure 3 . The center leg of
the stand lines up under the rear centering device
of the machine.
• Insert the retaining pin into the base of the thread-
ing machine (as shown in Figure 4, inset) . Retaining
pin helps to prevent tipping of the threading ma-
chine during use.
• Check that the machine and stand are stable .
Outside Legs
Figure 3 – Model 120 Stand in OPEN Position.
Center Leg
Guide Pins
Plunger Pins