Lubrication; Oil System Maintenance - RIDGID 1224 Bedienungsanleitung

quence. Do not operate the threading machine with cover
off.
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2
Figure 27 – Top Cover Screw Tightening/Loosening
Sequence

Lubrication

On a monthly basis (or more often if needed) lubricate all
exposed moving parts (such as carriage rails, cutter
wheels, cutter feed screw, jaw inserts and pivot points) with
a light lubricating oil. Wipe any excess oil from exposed
surfaces.
Every 2-6 months, depending on usage, remove top cover
and use grease gun to apply Lithium based EP (Extreme
Pressure) grease to the shaft bearing grease fittings
(Figure 28).
Do not operate the threading machine with cover off.
Always replace cover immediately after lubricating machine.
Figure 28 – Grease Fittings

oil System Maintenance

To remove the draw tray assembly, push toward the front
chuck (1) and lift (2) (see Figure 29).
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Figure 29 – Removing the Draw Tray Assembly
Keep oil filter screen clean for sufficient oil flow. Oil filter
screen is located in the bottom of oil reservoir. Loosen the
screw that secures filter to base, remove filter from oil line
and clean. Do not operate machine with oil filter screen
removed.
Figure 30 – Filter Screen Assembly
1224 Threading Machine
Screen
Insert
Assembly
1
2
Drain Plug
Filter
Chip Draw
Tray
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