Rigid Industries Automatic Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine 535-A Manual De Usuario

1. Make sure Threading Machine is unplugged and the

control switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 5).

2. Clean the chuck jaws with a wire brush.

3. Inspect the jaws for excessive wear or damaged

teeth. Refer to the Maintenance Instructions if they
need to be replaced.

4. Make sure the foot switch is present and attached to

the Threading Machine (Figure 5).

Do not operate the Threading Machine

without a foot switch.

5. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the

plug has been modified, is missing the grounding

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NOTE! Insert axle into frame and secure it with a 

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lock washer and nut.

5. Position stand stop bracket so that the end of the

bracket is held in place by the axle shaft. Slide a
wheel onto the axle. Slide a flat washer over the axle
and install a cotter pin to hold the wheel on the axle.

6. Mount machine to the stand using four (4) bolts that

mount into each corner of the base.

For proper balance and operation, RIDGID

machines must be mounted through the appropriate
holes in the legs (Figure 4). Do not mount 535 Automatic
Threading Machine on older RIDGID Universal stands.
Model “A” Stands have special hole location for proper
balance. Model “A” stands have 

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holes for use with

this machine.

1. If a stand is not used, the machine should be mount-

ed to a stable bench. To mount the unit on a bench,
use four (4) 

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bolts in holes provided at each corner

of machine base. Base dimensions are shown in
Figure 2.

Failure to mount the threading machine

to a stable stand or bench may result in tipping and seri-
ous injury.

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