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300 Compact/1233 Threading Machines
dies in the die head. See Die Head Set-Up and Use
section for details.
7 . Swing the cutter, reamer and die head away up away
from the operator. Make sure they are stable and will
not fall in the work area.
8 If pipe will extend past the chip tray in the front of the
machine or more than 2' (0.6 m) out of the rear of the
machine, use pipe stands to support the pipe and
prevent the pipe and threading machine from tipping
or falling. Place the pipe stands in line with machine
chucks, approximately
pipe to the machine. Longer pipe may need more
than one pipe stand. Only use pipe stands designed
for this purpose. Improper pipe supports or support-
ing the pipe by hand can cause tipping or entangle-
ment injuries.
9. Restrict access or set-up guards or barricades to
create a minimum of 3' (1 m) clearance around the
threading machine and pipe. This helps prevent
non-operators from contacting the machine or pipe
and reduces the risk of tipping or entanglement.
10. Position the foot switch as shown in Figure 21 to
allow a proper operating position.
11. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil. Re-
move the chip tray and oil pan liner; see that the filter
screen assembly is fully submerged in oil. See Oil
System Maintenance. If the machine is equipped with
the drip tray, make sure it properly placed to direct oil
dripping off the die head into the chip tray (see Figure
5).
12. With the REV/OFF/FWD switch in OFF position, run
the cord along a clear path. With dry hands, plug the
power cord into the properly grounded outlet. Keep
all connections dry and off the ground. If the power
cord is not long enough use an extension cord that:
• Is in good condition.
• Has a three-prong plug like on the threading ma-
chine.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A
in the cord designation (e.g. SOW).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to
50' (15.2 m) long use 14 AWG (2.5 mm
For extension cords 50'-100' (15.2 m - 30.5 m) long
use 12 AWG (2.5 mm
13. Check the threading machine for proper operation.
With hands clear:
• Move the REV/OFF/FWD switch to the FWD po-
sition. Press and release the foot switch. Chuck
should rotate counter-clockwise when viewed from
8
/ of distance from end of the
1
3
) or heavier.
2
) or heavier.
2
the carriage end (see Figure 23.) Repeat for REV
position – chuck should rotate clockwise. If the
threading machine does not rotate in the correct
direction, or the foot switch does not control the
machine operation, do not use the machine until it
has been repaired.
• Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov-
ing parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or
any other unusual conditions. Remove foot from the
foot switch. If any unusual conditions are found, do
not use the machine until it has been repaired
• Place die head in the use position. Depress and
hold the foot switch. Check for oil flow through the
die head. Remove foot from the foot switch. The oil
flow can be adjusted with the control valve on car-
riage (Figure 5). Clockwise rotation decreases flow
and counterclockwise increases flow. Do not adjust
while the machine is running.
Control Control
Valve
Valve
Figure 5 – Adjusting Oil Flow
14. Move the REV/OFF/FWD switch to the OFF position,
and with dry hands unplug the machine.
Die Head Set­Up and Use
The 300 Compact and 1233 Threading Machines can
be used with a variety of RIDGID Die Heads to cut pipe
and bolt threads. Information is included here for Quick-
Opening, Self-Opening and Receding Self-Opening Die
Heads (1233 only). See the RIDGID catalog for other
available die heads.
Die Heads using Universal Dies for pipe require one set
of dies for each of the following pipe size ranges: (
( / " and / "), ( / " and / ") and (1" through 2"). NPT/NPSM
1 3 1 3
4 8 2 4
dies must be used in NPT die heads and BSPT/BSPP
dies must be used n BSPT die heads – The size bar is
marked for each.
Die heads using Mono or Bolt dies require a dedicated
Drip Tray
/ "),
1
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