Priming The Coolant System, Full Coolant Reservoir

1210 Oil-less Threading Machine

Sight

Glass

Figure 5 – Full Coolant Reservoir

5.Pull the vent at the top of the reservoir cap to the OPEN position (Figure 6).

NOTE! The vent must be in the OPEN position during operation of the machine. If the vent is left closed, coolant flow will be hindered.

6. Make sure ON switch is in the OFF position.

Figure 6 – Reservoir Vent Open

7.Position the foot switch so that the operator can safely control the machine, tools and workpiece.

•Stand facing the directional switch.

•Have convenient access to the directional switch, tools and chucks without reaching across the ma- chine.

8.Plug the Threading Machine into the electrical outlet making sure to position the power cord along the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock and electrical fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the fol- lowing requirements:

•The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section.

•The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used out- doors.

•The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG). If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may over- heat, melting the cord’s insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.

WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not

touch plug with wet hands.

9.Check the Threading Machine to insure it is operating properly.

•Flip the switch to ON. Press and release the foot switch. Check that the Threading Machine rotates in a counterclockwise direction as you are facing the front chuck. Have the Threading Machine ser- viced if it rotates in the wrong direction or if the foot switch does not control its stopping or starting.

•Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the moving parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any other unusual conditions that may affect the safe and normal operation of the machine. If such conditions are present, have the Threading Machine serviced.

•Check the coolant system by placing the die head in the DOWN position. Press down on the die head (Figure 7). With the foot switch depressed, the coolant should flow from the die head as con- tinuous stream of drops (approximately one (1) drop per second).

•Release the foot switch and flip the switch to OFF.

NOTE! If 1210 has not been used for some time or the die head has been removed from the machine, coolant system must be primed.

Priming The Coolant System

1.Check that the reservoir vent cap is in the OPEN po- sition (Figure 6).

2.Swing the die head in the DOWN position and turn the switch to the ON position.

3.Depress and hold down on the foot switch.

4.Press DOWN on the die head (Figure 7). The die head will actuate a poppet valve that is in the carriage.

Ridge Tool Company

1210 specifications

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