Indexing Guide Posts For Straight Or Tapered Threads; Changing Dies - RIDGID 535-A Manuel De L'opérateur

535 Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
Reference
Lines (3)
Cam Plate
Knob (2)
Figure 16 – No. 141 Geared Threader with Drive Shaft
Up
Indexing Guide Post For Straight Or
Tapered Threads
(Figure 17)
1. At a standard size thread setting, remove set screw at
base of guide post and pull post through die head.
2. For tapered threads, insert guide post with the diag-
onal slot inward through die head. Guide block will
engage diagonal slot and post will rotate toward
gear case.
3. For straight threads, insert guide post with straight slot
inward through die head to the gear case.
4. With guide block in diagonal/straight slot, replace
set screw.
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Guide Post
Head
Drive Shaft
Clamp Screw
Ridge Tool Company
Selector
Plate
Die Head
Stop
Screw
Red Stop
Line
Standard
Line
Pinion
Sleeve
Figure 17 – No. 141 Geared Threader showing Pinion
Sleeve and Guide Post Reference Lines

Changing Dies

(Figure 17)
1. Remove stop screw.
2. Pull Knobs and rotate cam plate to CD mark.
3. Remove Die #1 and insert new Die #1 (repeat).
4. Rotate cam plate to size.
5. Replace stop screw.
NOTE! If it becomes necessary to remove or replace
the guide block, the stamped number E-1997 on
guide block must be AGAINST selector plate. If
number is visible you will cut an UNDERSIZE
thread.
Operating No. 141 Geared
Threader
Installing No. 141 Geared Threader
Mounting No. 141 Geared Threader on machine requires
a Carriage Mount Kit. The kit includes a carriage saddle,
carriage connecting link, reversing drive shaft and oil
routing manifold. The machine must be in the FORWARD
operating mode for No. 141 Geared Threader operation.
1. Remove cutter, die head and reamer from machine.
2. Install carriage saddle.
3. Install oil manifold.
Die (Set of 5)
Guide
Block
2T Under
Line
Standard
LIne
2T Over
Line
Guide Post
Screw
Gear Case