Machine And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID 1224 Operator's Manual

1224 Threading Machine
Centering Device
Chuck Jaw Handwheel
FOR/OFF/REV
Switch
Shift Knob
12RPM/36RPM
Foot Switch
Figure 5 – No. 1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
2. Clean the speed chuck jaws with a wire brush.
3. Inspect the jaw inserts for excessive wear. Refer to the
Maintenance Instructions if they need to be replaced.
4. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to
the Threading Machine (Figure 5).
Do not operate the Threading Machine
WARNING
without a foot switch.
5. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified, is missing the grounding pin
or if the cord is damaged, do not use the Threading
Machine until the cord has been replaced.
6. Inspect the Threading Machine for any broken, miss-
ing, misaligned or binding parts as well as any other
conditions which may affect the safe and normal op-
eration of the machine. If any of these conditions are
present, do not use the Threading Machine until any
problem has been repaired.
7. Lubricate the Threading Machine if necessary ac-
cording to the Maintenance Instructions.
8. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
Threading Machine and meet the needs of your ap-
plication. The correct tools and accessories allow
you to do the job successfully and safely. Accessories
designed for use with other equipment may be haz-
ardous when used with this Threading Machine.
9. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all handles and
No. 764 Cutter
Self-Opening
Die Head
No. 744
Reamer
Carriage
Handwheel
No. 200 Stand
Reservoir Pan
Ridge Tool Company
controls. This reduces the risk of injury due to a tool or
control slipping from your grip.
Inspect the cutting edges of your tools and dies. If nec-
essary, have them replaced prior to using the
Threading Machine. Dull or damaged cutting tools
and dies can lead to binding, tool breakage and poor
quality threads.
10. Clean metal shavings and other debris from the chip
tray of the Threading Machine. Check the level and
quality of the thread cutting oil by sliding chip tray
and draw tray out of reservoir pan. Replace or add oil
if necessary. Reservoir in the base will hold approxi-
mately five (5) quarts of thread cutting oil.
NOTE! Thread cutting oil lubricates and cools the threads
during the threading operation. A dirty or poor
grade cutting oil can result in poor thread quality.
NOTE! To drain dirty oil and properly maintain the oil
system, refer to the "Maintenance Instructions".

Machine and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the machine
and work area is required. The following procedures
should be followed to set-up the machine:
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
• Grounded electrical outlet.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for machine and operator. Do not use
the machine while standing in water.
• Level ground.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
ment. Always wipe up any oil that may have
splashed or dripped from the machine to prevent
slips and falls.
3. If the workpiece extends more than four (4) feet be-
yond the Threading Machine, use one or more pipe
stands to prevent tipping and the oscillation of the pipe.
4. If the workpiece extends beyond the Threading
Machine, set-up guards or barricades to create a
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