Table Of Contents - RIDGID 141 Operator's Manual

Model 141/161 Receding Geared Threaders

Table of Contents

Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use And Care ....................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Receding Geared Threaders Safety Warnings ..........................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................5
Pre-Operation Inspection ............................................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Geared Threaders
Pipe Size Adjustment..................................................................................................................................................5
Thread Size Adjustment..............................................................................................................................................6
Adjusting for Straight or Tapered Threads..................................................................................................................6
Changing Dies ............................................................................................................................................................6
Set-Up and Operation ..................................................................................................................................................7
Stationary Pipe Set-Up..................................................................................................................................................7
Threading with D-1440 Ratchet ..................................................................................................................................8
Threading with 840A Universal Driveshaft (Rear Mount)............................................................................................9
Rotating Pipe (Front Mount/Close Coupled) Set-Up ................................................................................................10
Setting Up 300/300A Power Drive Close Coupled to 141/161 Geared Threader ....................................................10
Setting up 535, 300 Compact or 1233 Close coupled to 141 Geared Threader ......................................................11
Setting up 535A Close Coupled to 141 Geared Threader ........................................................................................12
Threading with a Close Coupled Geared Threader (Front Mount) ..........................................................................13
Inspecting Threads ....................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................15
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................15
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................15
Thread Cutting Oil Information ..................................................................................................................................15
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................15
Service And Repair ....................................................................................................................................................15
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................16
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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