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•Depress and hold the foot switch. Inspect the mov- ing 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 machine serviced.
•Flip the control switch to OPEN. Press and release the foot switch. Check that the Threading Machine rotates in a clockwise direction as you are facing the chuck.
•Release the foot switch and flip the control switch to OFF.
Operation Using Machine-Mounted Tools
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper- ating Threading Machine. Keep sleeves and jack- ets buttoned. Do not reach across the machine, pipe, or inside chuck openings.
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.
Do not use this machine to
Installing and Chucking Pipe In Threading Machine:
1.Check to insure the cutter, reamer and die head are in the UP position.
2.Mark the pipe at the desired length if it is being cut to length.
3.Place speed selector in 45 RPM position.
4.Insert the pipe into the Threading Machine so that the end to be worked or the cutting mark is located a suf- ficient distance to complete desired operation.
5.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 the rear of the Threading Machine.
WARNING To avoid equipment
6.Place the control switch in the CLOSE position and step on machine’s foot switch. The machine will au- tomatically center and grip the pipe or bolt stock.
NOTE! If pipe is chucked
Cutting Pipe with No. 364 Cutter
1.Swing reamer and die head to UP position.
2.Move pipe cutter DOWN onto pipe and move carriage with handwheel to line up cutter wheel with mark on pipe.
3.Tighten cutter feed screw handle on pipe keeping wheel aligned with the pipe (Figure 8).
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Handwheel
Feedscrew
Handle
Figure 8 – Cutting Pipe with 364 Cutter
4. Assume the correct operating posture.
WARNING This will allow you to maintain proper bal- ance 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 control switch.
•Be sure you have convenient access to control switch and tools.
•Do not reach across the machine or workpiece.
5.Grasp the pipe cutter’s feedscrew handle with both hands.
6.Depress and hold down the foot switch with the left foot.
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