Maintenance Instructions; Hydraulic Fluid Level; Lubrication; Machine Storage - RIDGID 918 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
power source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustments.

Hydraulic Fluid Level

Remove the reservoir filler cap (Figure 24) . The oil level
should come to the fill line when the pump is resting on its
base and the ram is fully retracted. Use only high grade hy-
draulic oil.
Figure 24 – Reservoir Filler Cap

Lubrication

Drive shaft and Groove roll shaft bearings.
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease through fittings lo-
cated on groove roll shaft and lower roll housing once a
month, and after every roll change.

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept in-
WARNING
doors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the machine
in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with roll groover equipment. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
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918 Roll Groover
Make sure machine is unplugged from
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Service and Repair

Service and repair work on this Roll Groover must be per-
formed by qualified repair personnel. Machine should
be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
WARNING
cal replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.
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When servicing this machine, only identi-
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