Accessories; Maintenance Instructions; Lubrication; Oil System Maintenance - RIDGID 300 Compact Manual Del Usuario

300 Compact Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
NOTE! Before transporting the 300 Compact using the
No. 250 Stand, the 916 Roll Groover and 916 Roll
Groover Adapter Bracket MUST be disassembled
and removed from the machine. If left intact,
these items will not allow the No. 250 Stand to
lock in the folded position.

Accessories

WARNING
Only the following RIDGID products have been
designed to function with the 300 Compact
Threading Machine. Other accessories designed for
use with other tools may become hazardous when
used o n t hi s Thre a d i n g
prevent serious injury, use only the accessories
listed below.
Accessories For Threading Machine
Die Heads:
Pipe Bolt
Model Capacity Capacity
" – 2" " – 2"
811A NPT 1 / 1 /
8 4
" – 2" " – 2"
815A NPT 1 / 1 /
8 4
" – 2"
842 NPT 1 / –
4
" – 3/4"
816 NPT
1 / –
8
" – 2"
817 NPT 1" – 2" 1 /
4
" – 2" " – 2"
811A BSPT 1 / 1 /
4
8
" – 2" " – 2"
815A BSPT 1 / 1 /
8 4
" – 1"
531 Bolt – 1 /
4
" – 2"
532 Bolt
– 1 1 /
8
Stands:
No. 250 Folding Stand
No. 200 Wheel And Cabinet Stand
No. 150 Wheel And Tray Stand
No. 100 Leg And Tray Stand
Pipe Support Stands
VJ99; VJ98; RJ99
916 Groover Adapter Bracket (Cat. #67662)
No. 819 Nipple Chuck (Right Hand Only)
Pipe Adapters............. 1 /
Stud Adapters............. 1 /
1 /
Jaw Inserts For Coated Pipe
Accessories from Threading
By Close-Coupled Method
No. 768 Drive Link Assembly and No. 844 Drive Bar
No. 141 Geared Threader for 2
VJ-99/RJ-99 Pipe Support Stands
12
Ma c h i n e .
Dies Opening Operation
Universal Quick R.H.
Universal Self R.H.
Universal Quick L.H.
R.H.
Universal TAP
Universal TAP R.H.
Universal Quick R.H.
Universal Self R.H.
500B Quick R.H./L.H.
R.H./L.H.
500B Quick
" through 1 "
1 /
8 2
" through 2" UNC
4
" through 1 " UNF
1 /
4 2
" –4" Threading.
1 /
2
NOTE! See Ridge Tool Catalog for complete list of pipe
supports, thread cutting oil and dies.

Maintenance Instructions

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

Lubrication

Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation and
long life of Threading Machine.
T o
Two grease fittings are provided on top of machine hous-
ing to allow for oiling of the front and rear bearings (Figure
13) . Bearings should be greased periodically, depending
on usage of machine.
Figure 13 – Lubricate Bearings

Oil System Maintenance

To help assure proper operation of threading mach ine,
keep oil system clean, as follows:
1. Replace thread cutting oil when it becomes dirty or
contaminated. To drain the oil, position a container
under drain plug and remove plug.
2. Keep oil filter screen to assure proper flow or clean oil
to work. Oil filter screen is located in the bottom of oil
reservoir. To clean filter screen, loosen the screw
that secures filter to base and pull filter from oil line.
Clean filter screen in solvent and blow out with com-
pressed air if available. Do not operate machine with
oil filter screen removed.
NOTE! RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil produces high qual-
ity threads and maximizes die life. For information
concerning its use and handling, refer to the
labels on the oil containers. Disposal of the oil
should be in accordance with government regu-
lations.
WARNING
Grease
Fitting