Table Of Contents - RIDGID 535M Manual

535 Manual Chuck/535 Auto Chuck Threading Machines

Table of Contents

Recording Form For Machine Serial Number ............................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use And Care ..........................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Threading Machines Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................6
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................6
Machine Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting on Stands ....................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting on Bench ....................................................................................................................................................7
Pre-Operation Inspection..............................................................................................................................................7
Machine and Work Area Set-Up....................................................................................................................................8
Die Head Set-Up and Use ............................................................................................................................................9
Removing/Installing Die Head ....................................................................................................................................9
Quick-Opening Die Heads ..........................................................................................................................................9
Self-Opening Die Heads ..........................................................................................................................................10
Semi-Automatic Die Heads ......................................................................................................................................11
Operating Instructions
Changing Operating Speeds ....................................................................................................................................13
Cutting with No. 820 Cutter........................................................................................................................................14
Reaming with No. 341 Reamer ................................................................................................................................14
Threading Pipe..........................................................................................................................................................15
Threading Bar Stock/Bolt Threading ........................................................................................................................15
Left Hand Threading..................................................................................................................................................15
Removing Pipe from the Machine ............................................................................................................................16
Inspecting Threads....................................................................................................................................................17
Preparing Machine for Transport ..............................................................................................................................17
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................17
Top Cover Removal/Installation ................................................................................................................................18
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................18
Oil System Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................18
Priming the Model A Oil Pump ..................................................................................................................................18
Replacing No. 820 Cutter Wheel ..............................................................................................................................19
Jaw Replacement (Auto Chuck Machines)................................................................................................................19
Replacing Jaw Inserts (Manual Chuck Machines) ....................................................................................................19
Replacing Carbon Brushes (Universal Motor Units)..................................................................................................20
V-Belt Tension/Replacement (Induction Motor Units)................................................................................................20
Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................20
Thread Cutting Oil Information ..................................................................................................................................21
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................21
Service And Repair......................................................................................................................................................21
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................22
EC Declaration ....................................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Lifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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