Operating Instructions, Cutting Pipe with No Cutter

1210 Oil-less Threading Machine

5.When the coolant drops are visible from the die head, release the die head. Coolant system is now primed.

6.Release the foot switch and remove your foot.

Figure 7 – Priming Coolant System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating Threading Machine. Keep sleeves and jackets but- toned. Do not reach across the machine or pipe.

Do not use this Threading Machine if the foot switch is broken or missing. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.

Keep hands away from rotating pipe and fittings. Stop the machine before wiping pipe threads or screwing on fittings. Allow the machine to come to a complete stop before touching the pipe or machine chucks.

Do not use this machine to make or break fittings. This practice is not an intended use of this Threading Machine.

Use in ventilated area to prevent accumulation of coolant vapors.

Installing Pipe In Threading Machine

1.Check to insure the cutter, reamer and die head are swung to the rear of the carriage.

2.Mark the pipe at the desired length if it is being cut to length.

3.Insert the pipe into the Threading Machine so that the end to be worked or the cutting mark is located about 4 inches to the front of the speed chuck jaws.

4.Insert workpieces less than 2 feet long from the front of the machine. Insert longer pipes through either end so that the longer section extends out beyond the rear of the Threading Machine.

WARNING To avoid equipment tip-overs, position the pipe supports under the workpiece.

5.Tighten the rear centering device around the pipe by using a counterclockwise rotation of the handwheel when viewed from rear of the Threading Machine. This prevents movement of the pipe that can result in poor thread quality.

6.Secure the pipe by using repeated and forceful coun- terclockwise spins of the speed chuck handwheel when viewed from the front of the Threading Machine. This action “hammers” the jaws tightly around the pipe.

Cutting Pipe with No. 354 Cutter

1.Check to insure the reamer and die head are in the UP position (Figure 8).

2.Move pipe cutter down onto pipe and move carriage with lever to line up cutter wheel with mark on pipe (Figure 8).

3.Tighten cutter feedscrew handle while keeping the cut- ter wheel aligned with the mark.

4.Assume the correct operating posture.

WARNING This will allow you to maintain proper balance and to safely keep control of the machine and tools.

•Be sure you can quickly remove your foot from the foot switch.

•Stand facing the ON/OFF switch.

•Be sure you have convenient access to tools and chucks.

•Do not reach across the machine or workpiece.

5.Flip the switch to ON (Forward).

6.Grasp the pipe cutter’s feed handle with both hands (Figure 8).

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1210 specifications

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