Machine Storage; Service And Repair - RIDGID 1215 Manual

1215 Threading Machine
2. Keep oil filter screen clean to assure proper flow of
clean oil to work. Oil filter screen is located in the
bottom of oil reservoir. Do not operate machine with oil
filter screen removed.
NOTE! Do not disassemble oil pump. Pump should be
disassembled only by a RIDGID Authorized
Service Center.
Cleaning Oil System
1. Place container under oil reservoir drain plug.
2. Remove drain plug and drain oil.
3. Slide out chip tray.
4. Lift up and remove oil tray.
5. Use putty knife to remove pipe scale, metal shavings
and dirt from bottom of oil reservoir.
Jaw Insert Replacement
NOTE! Never remove insert if jaw is out of machine. A
spring loaded locating pin behind insert can
cause injury.
1. To remove insert — place punch into spring dé-
tente slot of jaw and push down. (Figure 13)
2. Continue to push down on spring détente and slowly
slide insert out of chuck jaw holder.
3. Install new insert — place into chuck jaw holder
and with finger, depress spring and plunger. Slowly
move insert past spring and plunger until insert fully
sits in chuck jaw holder.
Figure 13 – Replacing Jaw Inserts
Replacing Brushes In Motor
NOTE! Check motor brushes every 6 months and re-
place when worn to less than
12
".
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1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Fully loosen three screws that hold motor housing
cover in place and remove motor housing cover.
(Figure 14)
3. Fully loosen two motor cover screws and remove
motor cover.
4. Carefully remove carbon brushes.
5. Install new carbon brushes.
6. Re-install motor cover and housing.
Figure 14 – Loosen and Remove Motor Cover Screws

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 threading machines. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

Service and Repair

WARNING
Service and repair work on this Threading Machine
must be performed by qualified repair personnel.