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on size bar. Adjust die insertion as needed to allow
movement. Washer tongue should be in slot to left.
8. Tighten clamp lever (Hex nut on Mono die heads).
Adjusting Thread Size
1. Install the die head and move the die head into
threading position.
2. Loosen clamp lever (Hex nut on Mono die heads).
3. Start with link index mark a ligned with desired size
mark on size bar. On Mono and Bolt die heads, set
link mark at line in size bar. For bolt threads with
Uni versal die head, set all bolt dies at BOLT line on
size bar (Fi gure 8).
4. If thread size needs to be
ad justed, set the link index
mark slightly off the mark
on size bar in the direction
of OVER (larger dia meter
thread, less turns of fitting
engagement) or UNDER
(small er thread diameter,
more turns of fitting engage-
ment) mark ings.
5. Tighten clamp lever.
Opening the Die Head at the End of the Thread
At the end of the thread:
• Pipe Threads – End of threaded pipe is flush with
the end of the number 1 die.
• Bolt Threads – Thread the desired length – watch
closely for any interference between the parts.
Move the throwout lever to the OPEN position, retract-
ing dies.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing. Keep sleeves
and jackets buttoned. Loose clothing can become
entangled in rotating parts and cause crushing and
striking injuries.
Keep hands away from rotating pipe and parts. Stop
the machine before wiping threads or screwing on
fittings. Do not reach across the machine or pipe.
To prevent entanglement, crushing or striking
injuries, allow machine to come to a complete stop
before touching the pipe or machine chucks.
999-997-051.10_REV B
Link
Index
Mark
"Under"
Size Bar
"Over"
Figure 8 – Adjusting
Thread Size
1215 Threading Machines
Do not use this machine to make or break (tighten
or loosen) fittings. This can cause striking or crush-
ing injuries.
Do not use a threading machine without a properly
operating foot switch. Never block a foot switch
in the ON position so that it does not control the
threading machine. A foot switch provides better
control by letting you shut off the machine motor by
removing your foot. If entanglement should occur
and power is maintained to the motor, you will be
pulled into the machine. This machine has high
torque and can cause clothing to bind around your
arm or other body parts with enough force to crush
or break bones or cause striking or other injuries.
One person must control both the work process and
the foot switch. Do not operate with more than one
person. In case of entanglement, the operator must
be in control of the foot switch.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from entanglement, striking, crushing and
other causes.
1. Make sure that machine and work area is properly set
up and that the work area is free of bystanders and
other distractions. The operator should be the only
person in the area while the machine is operated.
The cutter, reamer and die head should be up away
from the operator, do not place in the operating
position. Make sure they are stable and will not fall.
Fully open the chucks of the threading machine.
2. Insert pipe shorter than 2' (0,6 m) from the front of the
machine. Insert longer pipes through either end so
that the longer section extends out beyond the rear
of the Threading Machine. Confirm that pipe stands
are properly placed.
3. If needed, mark the pipe. Place pipe so that the
area to be cut or end to be reamed or threaded is
approximately 4" (100 mm) from the front of the chuck.
If closer, the carriage may strike the machine during
the threading and damage the machine.
4. Turn the rear centering device counterclockwise
(viewed from rear of machine) to close down onto
pipe. Make sure that the pipe is centered in the inserts.
This improves pipe support and gives better results.
5. Turn the front chuck handwheel counterclockwise
(viewed from front of machine) to close down onto pipe.
Make sure that the pipe is centered in the jaws. Use
repeated and forceful counterclockwise spins of the
handwheel to secure the pipe in front chuck (Figure 9).
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