918-I Roll Groover
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings*
Work Area Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical Safety ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Personal Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Power Tool Use And Care ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specific Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Roll Groover Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 4
RIDGID
Contact Information ...................................................................................................................................... 4
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Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Standard Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Assembly
Assembling Roll Groover ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Pre-Operation Inspection ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Set-Up and Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Pipe Preparation ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Advance/Retract The Groove Roll .............................................................................................................................. 9
Loading Pipe in Roll Groover.................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting/Adjusting Groove Diameter ...........................................................................................................................11
Stabilizer Operation ...................................................................................................................................................11
Grooving Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Tracking Tips ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Inspect/Measure the Groove .................................................................................................................................... 13
Preparing Machine for Transport .............................................................................................................................. 13
Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Hydraulic Fluid Level ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Changing Roll Sets................................................................................................................................................... 14
Replacing Carbon Brushes ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Service And Repair .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Disposal ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Table I. Pipe Wall Thickness ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Table II. Standard Roll Groove Specifications
Table III. Copper Roll Groove Specifications ............................................................................................................ 20
EC Declaration ................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover
Lifetime Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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