Maintenance Instructions; Lubrication; Oil System Maintenance; Cleaning Oil System - RIDGID 1224 Mode D'emploi

1224 Threading Machine
Chain Vise .............. 1 /
No. 27 Vise ............. 1 /
No. BC610 Vise ...... 1 /
No. BC810 Vise ...... 1 /
No. 318 Oiler ............Stops Oil Waste, Keeps Dies
Flooded.
NOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for complete list of pipe
supports, thread cutting oils and dies.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power source
before performing maintenance or making any ad-
justment.

Lubrication

Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation
and long life of threading machine.
1. Remove four (4) cover screws and remove cover.
2. Use grease gun to apply grease to the shaft bearing
(Figure 24) . Grease fittings every 2 to 6 months, de-
pending upon amount of machine use.
Figure 24 – Greasing Main Shaft Bearings
3. Apply moderate coat of lubricating grease on large
gear each time bearings are lubricated. Use grease
containing molybdenum disulfide.
WARNING
Do not operate threading machine with cover off.
Always replace cover immediately after lubricating
machine.
18
" – 6" Capacity
8
" – 6" Capacity
8
" – 6" Capacity
4
" – 8" Capacity
2
Grease Fitting

Oil System Maintenance

To help assure proper operation of threading machine,
keep oil system clean.
1. Replace thread cutting oil when it becomes dirty or
contaminated. To drain oil, position a container under
the drain plug and remove plug.
2. Clean oil filter screen to assure proper flow of clean oil
to work. Oil filter screen is located in the bottom of oil
reservoir. (Figure 25)
NOTE! RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil produces high quality
threads and maximizes die life. For in formation
concerning its use and handling, refer to the labels
on the oil containers. Disposal of the oil should be
in accordance with government regulations.

Cleaning Oil System

1. Place container under chip pan drain plug. (Figure 25)
2. Remove plug and drain oil.
3. Slide out draw tray and clean with mineral spirits.
4. Lift up and remove insert tray. Use a putty knife to re-
move pipe scale, metal shavings and dirt. Clean with
mineral spirits.
5. Remove oil filter and clean screen in solvent and
blow out with compressed air if available.
6. Use putty knife to remove sludge build-up on bottom
of chip pan.
NOTE! Do not operate machine with filter screen re-
moved.
Figure 25 – Cleaning Chip Pan and Oil Filter