Maintenance Instructions; Tool Disassembly Procedure; Part Cleaning Procedure; Tool Assembly Procedure - RIDGID RT1000 Manuel De L'opérateur

RT1000 Tapping Tool

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Cleaning and maintenance of this
Tapping Tool should only be conducted by a trained
service technician.

Tool Disassembly Procedure

1. Turn the sleeve clockwise until all the threads of the
bronze feed screw are hidden and the tool is fully col-
lapsed. Place the tool horizontally on a table so parts
do not fall out.
2. Locate and remove the cap screws from the side of
the red cap.
3. Unscrew the red end cap. Note that any media that
has escaped the seal will collect under this cap and
may be spilled at this time. Do not remove the "main-
tenance free" flanged bushing from the end cap
unless replacement is intended. If the bearing must be
removed, use a 7/8" diameter pin to slowly press
the bushing out. Do not use a hammer as this may
damage the precision recess in the end cap for the
bushing.
4. Pull the spindle by pulling it from the cap end and re-
move it from the tool. Turn the sleeve clockwise until
the sleeve separates from the bronze feed screw. This
completes the disassembly of the tool.

Part Cleaning Procedure

1. Wash the parts in a degreaser tank and wipe each in-
dividual part until clean and dry.
2. Be careful not to wash parts with materials that will
corrode or degrade the parts in any way.

Tool Assembly Procedure

1. Inspect the bronze feed screw and sleeve for any
damage, replace if required. Lubricate the acme
threads on the bronze feed screw with grease. Place
bronze feed screw inside sleeve and then turn the
sleeve clockwise onto the bronze feed screw until the
top end of the bronze feed screw is flush with the
sleeve. Place the tool horizontally on a table so parts
do not fall out. Lubricate the o-ring that is just inside
the top of the bronze feed screw.
2. Inspect the spindle/cap assembly for any damage
and replace if required. Insert the spindle into the
top end of the bronze feed screw female threaded end
first. Slide it in as far as it will go and screw it into po-
sition.
3. To prevent the end cap from being accidentally un-
screwed secure it in place with the cap screws in
the side of the end cap.
4. Wipe tool down to remove excess lubricant and return
the tool to the box ready for the next use.

Tool Storage

WARNING
that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with
tools. This Tapping Tool can cause serious injury in
the hands of untrained users.

Service And Repair

The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of
the service needs of this tool. Any problems not ad-
dressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent
Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All
repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship.
WARNING
replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow
these instructions may create a risk of extensive property
damage, fire and/or serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this tool, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-Mail: TechService@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
Ridge Tool Company
Store the Tapping Tool in a locked area
When servicing this tool, only identical
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