RIDGID 1224 Manual Del Operador página 11

1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
CAUTION
If shift knob is in 36 RPM position and machine
stalls, immediately release foot switch. Position
shift knob in 12 RPM position. Repeated stalling
may damage motor.
5. Turn REV/OFF/FOR switch to FOR position for right
hand threading and step on foot switch. Use REV
position for left hand threading.
6. Turn carriage handwheel to bring dies against end of
pipe. Pressure on handwheel will start dies.
NOTE! Carriage handwheel may be repositioned to im-
prove leverage when starting dies. To reposition:
pull handwheel out (away from machine), rotate
handwheel to desired position, push handwheel in.
7. a. Quick-Opening Die Head (Figure 9) – When thread
is completed, raise throwout lever to open head po-
sition, retracting dies.
7. b. Self-Opening Die Head (Figure 8) – When die
head end of pipe contacts trigger, throwout lever is
automatically opened on tapered threads.
NOTE! Throwout lever on Self-Opening Die Head must
be pulled open manually when cutting straight
threads (NPSM/BSPP).
8. Release foot switch and turn REV/OFF/FOR switch to
OFF position. Turn carriage handwheel to back die
head off.
9. Release latch on 713 or 913 die head (Figure 7) and
swing die head to UP position.
Figure 7 – Release Latch on Left-Hand Die Heads
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
Roll Pin
Index Line
Lock Screw
Throwout
Lever
Figure 8 – Nos. 711 and 911 Self-Opening Die Head
Index Line
Link
Throwout
Lever
Figure 9 – Nos. 713 and 913 Quick-Opening Die Heads
Size Bar
Clamp
Lever
Trigger
Assembly
Washer
Head
Clamp Lever
Size Bar
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