RIDGID 1215 Manual page 9

vides better control by letting you shut off the
machine motor by removing your foot.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
If present, do not work in area until source is identi-
fied, removed or corrected, and area is completely
ventilated. The threading machine is not explosion
proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry location for all equipment
and operator.
• Good ventilation. Do not use extensively in small,
enclosed areas.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet of the correct
voltage. Check the machine serial plate for required
voltage. A three-prong or GFCI outlet may not be
properly grounded. If in doubt, have outlet inspected
by a licensed electrician.
2. Inspect the pipe to be threaded and associated fit-
tings and confirm that the 1215 Threading Machine
is correct tool for the job, see Specifications. Do not
use to thread anything other than straight stock. Do
not thread pipe with fittings or other attachments. This
increases the risk of entanglement.
3. Transport equipment to work area. See Preparing
Machine for Transport for information.
4. Confirm equipment to be used has been properly
inspected and assembled.
5. Confirm that the ON/OFF (I/O) switch is in the OFF
(O) position.
6. Check that the correct dies are in the die head and are
properly set. If needed, install and/or adjust the dies in
the die head. See Die Head Set-Up and Use section
for details.
7 . Swing the cutter, reamer and die head up away from
the operator. Make sure they are stable and will not
fall in the work area.
8 If pipe will extend past the chip tray in the front of the
machine or more than 2' (0.6 m) out of the rear of the
machine, use pipe stands to support the pipe and
prevent the pipe and threading machine from tipping
or falling. Place the pipe stands in line with machine
chucks, approximately 1/3 of distance from end of
the pipe to the machine. Longer pipe may need more
than one pipe stand. Only use pipe stands designed
for this purpose. Improper pipe supports or supporting
the pipe by hand can cause tipping or entanglement
injuries.
9. Restrict access or set-up guards or barricades to
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create a minimum of 3' (1 m) clearance around the
threading machine and pipe. This helps prevent
non-operators from contacting the machine or pipe
and reduces the risk of tipping or entanglement.
10. Position the foot switch as shown in Figure 10 to allow
a proper operating position.
11. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil. Re-
move the oil pan liner and chip tray; see that the
filter screen assembly is fully submerged in oil. See
Oil System Maintenance. Make sure the drip tray is
properly placed to direct oil dripping off the die head
into the base assembly
12. With the ON/OFF (I/O) switch in OFF (O) position,
run the cord along a clear path. With dry hands, plug
the power cord into the properly grounded outlet.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground. If the
power cord is not long enough use an extension cord
that:
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three-prong plug like on the threading
machine.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (e.g. SOW).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to
50' (15.2 m) long use 14 AWG (2.5 mm
For extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m - 30.5 m) long
use 12 AWG (4.0 mm
13. Check the threading machine for proper operation.
With hands clear:
• Move the ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the ON (I) position.
Press and release the foot switch. Chuck should
rotate counter-clockwise when viewed from the car-
riage end (see Figure 14). If the threading machine
does not rotate in the correct direction, or the foot
switch does not control the machine operation, do
not use the machine until it has been repaired.
• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions. Remove foot from
the foot switch. If any unusual conditions are found,
do not use the machine until it has been repaired.
• Place die head in the use position. Depress and
hold the foot switch. Check for oil flow through the
die head. Remove foot from the foot switch. The
oil flow can be adjusted with the control valve on
carriage (Figure 4). Clockwise rotation decreases
flow and counterclockwise increases flow. Do not
adjust while the machine is running. If needed, see
"Maintenance Instructions" section for oil system
maintenance.
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