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HKO-186 Hydraulic HKO-1810 Knockout Sets OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand 99 Washington Street and follow the contents of this Melrose, MA 02176 manual may result in serious Phone 781-665-1400 personal injury.
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- the RIDGID Hydraulic Knockouts. Failure to under- mon sense when operating a tool. Do not use tool stand and follow the contents of this manual may while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, result in serious personal injury.
″ in mild steel of up to 10 gauge (.134″ / 3.40mm) maxi- mum thickness. The RIDGID Model HKO-186 Knockout Set includes the H-18 Hand Pump, 8R111S Hydraulic Cylinder, 3 Hydraulic Hand Pump ″-2″ Punch/Die Sets and various accessories.
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HKO-186/1810, FKO-186/1810 Hydraulic Knockout Sets ″ adapter screw into the ″ bolt fully NOTE! Although a high-grade, non-hardening thread 3. Screw the sealant is preferred, PTFE tape may be used to but only hand-tight. seal hydraulic connections provided only one ″...
HKO-186/1810, FKO-186/1810 Hydraulic Knockout Sets ″ draw bolt into 2. Screw the short threaded end of the 4. Unscrew the punch from the draw bolt and remove the threaded hole of the ram. The bolt should be the slug from the die.
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HKO-186/1810, FKO-186/1810 Hydraulic Knockout Sets Bleeding Air From The System Do not overfill the pump reservoir as this will CAUTION adversely affect pump performance. During the initial moments of activation or after prolonged use, a significant amount of air may accumulate within the Draining and Flushing The Reservoir hydraulic system.
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WARNING Service and repair work on this Hydraulic Knockout must be performed by qualified repair personnel. Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs by Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.
HKO-186/1810, FKO-186/1810 Hydraulic Knockout Sets Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table - Ram PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Bleed air and check for leaks Erratic Action Air in system Leakage in cylinder Replace worn packings. Check for excessive con- tamination or wear Check for dirt, gummy deposits or leaks as above.
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HKO-186/1810, FKO-186/1810 Hydraulic Knockout Sets Troubleshooting Table - Pump PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Check oil level per instructions Pump not delivering oil Low oil level in reservoir Disassemble pump body and clean all parts Dirt in pump body Reseat required seats in casting...
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