1224 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Figure 13 – Positioning Lockout Plate for NPT/BSPT
Taper Threads
Figure 14 – Threading NPT/BSPT Threads with No. 714
or 914 Die Head
10. At end of cut, receding mechanism will automatically
open dies. (See Figure 13.)
NOTE! To remove die head part way through a thread,
loosen size adjusting nut and manually retract
dies by rotating cam plate. Lift cam locking plate
handle to latch release foot. Back die head off
pipe and reset size.
11. Release foot switch and turn REV/OFF/FOR switch to
OFF position. Turn carriage handwheel clockwise to
back die head off.
12. Swing die head to UP position.
Threading Pipe with Nos. 714 and 914
Die Heads (NPSM/BSPP)
1. Remove release foot screw from release foot pivot
block. Unhook release foot spring from release foot.
Rotate release foot out until hole in foot lines up with
screw hole in pivot block. Reinsert screw until it en-
gages release foot (Figures 11 & 15).
2. Position lockout plate (Figures 11 & 15).
Lockout Plate
Receding
Mechanism
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3. Push carriage sine bar to far right end of carriage
and rotate sine bar hook around until it engages the
hole in end of carriage (Figures 11 & 15).
4. With die head in DOWN position, pick up cam lock-
ing plate handle until release handle (Figure 11,
Step 4) engages notch.
5. Turn REV/OFF/FOR switch to FOR position and step
on foot switch.
6. Turn carriage handwheel to bring dies against end of
pipe. Continue to apply pressure to handwheel to
start dies.
Release
Foot Pivot
Block
Figure 15 – Positioning Lockout Plate for NPSM/BSPP
Straight Threads
Figure 16 – Threading NPSM/BSPP Threads with
No. 714 or 914 Die Heads
Lockout
Plate
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