Setting The Thread Depth (Only Automatic Thread-Tapping Head); Removing The Workpiece; Cleaning After Use; Maintenance And Inspection - Rothenberger SUPERTRONIC 2 SE Instructions D'utilisation

5.9

Setting the thread depth (only automatic thread-tapping head)

SUPERTRONIC 2SE:
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Set location plate to location block which is not for the size
to be adjusted.
Î
Loosen the screw and move location block to adjust the
thread depth.
Î
Sliding toward "G" makes deeper threads and sliding to-
ward "H" makes shallower threads. The thread depth will
change 1.5 to 2 mm threads by one scale.
SUPERTRONIC 3-4SE:
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Loosen the Block Screw securing the Selector Block to the
Cam Plate.
Î
Move the Selector Block to adjust the thread depth. Sliding
toward G makes deeper threads and H makes, shal-lower
threads. The thread depth will change by 1.5 to 2 threads
under or over by one scale.
Î
Tighten the Block Screw to secure Selector Block and start
threading.
With the aid of a measuring instrument, check the cut pipe for a tapered thread etc. and correct
the setting if necessary.
5.10

Removing the workpiece

The workpiece is damp and slippery from the thread-tapping oil. Carefully
ensure that it does not slip out of your hands and drop onto your feet when
you remove it from the machine!
Î Turn the feeder hand wheel anti clockwise and move back the tool carriage.
Î Release the clamping chuck.
Î Release the centring chuck and pull out the workpiece.
5.11

Cleaning after use

Do not remove metal and plastic chips using compressed air! There is a risk
of eye injuries and loss of eyesight! Do not pick up sharp-edged metal chips
with your bare hands! Risk of injury! Wear protective gloves!
Î Remove chips from on and around the machine.
Î Use a wire brush to remove chips from and clean the clamping chuck, the thread-tapping
jaws of the thread-tapping head and the internal deburrer.
Î Use a cloth to wipe thread-tapping oil splashes from the machine and the workplace.
6

Maintenance and inspection

The plug or electrical cord should be replaced only by the manufacturer of the electric tool or by
its repair service.
All machines are subject to natural wear during use. They must be maintained from time to time
and wear parts must be replaced. This work may only be carried out by an authorized
ROTHENBERGER service station. This gives you a full warranty on the material and workman-
ship!
If the machine is being cleaned, maintained, inspected or repaired, it is essen-
tial to switch it off and to pull out the mains plug (de-energized operation)!
Always avoid uncontrolled starting-up of the machine. Risk of injury and acci-
dents!
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