Maintenance Instructions; Hydraulic Fluid Level; Lubrication; Machine Storage - RIDGID 918 Manual Del Operador

918 Roll Groover

Maintenance Instructions

Make sure machine is unplugged from
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power source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustments.

Hydraulic Fluid Level

Remove the reservoir filler cap (Figure 24) . The oil level
should come to the fill line when the pump is resting on its
base and the ram is fully retracted. Use only high grade hy-
draulic oil.
Figure 24 – Reservoir Filler Cap

Lubrication

Drive shaft and Groove roll shaft bearings.
Lubricate with multi-purpose grease through fittings lo-
cated on groove roll shaft and lower roll housing once a
month, and after every roll change.

Machine Storage

Motor-driven equipment must be kept in-
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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 roll groover equipment. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

Service and Repair

Service and repair work on this Roll Groover must be per-
formed by qualified repair personnel. Machine should
be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
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cal replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: rtctechservices@emerson.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com -
pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.RIDGID.com
Ridge Tool Company
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When servicing this machine, only identi-
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