5
Using the Control Switch
LOCK
Push to CENTRE
Clockwise
1. For
clockwise
rotation, push in the control switch
from the right side of the tool.
Check the direction
of rotation before use.
2.
3.
The control switch may be set to three positions:
clockwise, anti-clockwise and lock. Always allow the
motor to come to a complete stop before using the
control switch to avoid damage to the tool.
NOTE:
The above illustration and the below
directions apply for when the die head is inserted
for right-handed threads. For left-handed threads,
reverse the clockwise/anti-clockwise selections.
For
anti-clockwise
rotation, push in the control
switch from the left side of the tool. Check
direction of rotation before use.
To
lock
the trigger, push the control switch to the
centre position. The trigger will not work while the
control switch is in the centre locked position.
Always lock the trigger or remove the battery
pack any time the tool is not in use.
Anti-
clockwise
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To
start
pull the trigger.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool, release the trigger. Ensure the
tool has come to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
Threading
To cut right-handed threads:
the control switch to “anti-clockwise”
for dies
inserted from the right side of the tool.
1. Position the die head over the pipe end and sup-
port the tool as directed in “Resisting Threading
Forces”.
2. Position the control switch to "clockwise" for
dies inserted from the left side of the tool. Position
6.
7. Release the trigger and remove the tool from
the pipe.
8. Maintain the tool and die head after use. Remove
battery pack and clean oil and cutting debris from
the tool and die.
4.
5. Release the trigger when the end of the pipe is
even with the end of the die.
3. To start the thread, push
against the side grip with the
palm of the free hand,and
slowly pull the trigger.
Properly prepare the pipe. Make sure the pipe is cut
squarely and deburred. Pipe cut at an angle can
damage the dies while threading and can cause
difficulty engaging the die head. The pipe must be
stable and secured to prevent tipping during use.
Use appropriate pipe stand(s) to support entire pipe
length.
WARNING
Do not wear
j e w e l l e r y,
loose fitting clothing, or use
a rag while operating tool.
Do not wear gloves prone
to snagging while pushing
on or near moving parts;
this increases the risk of
entanglement and injury.
Once the dies engage the
pipe, threads will be cut as
the dies pull themselves
onto the end of the pipe.
WARNING
To avoid
injury, firmly
hold the tool to resist
forces.
Once the dies have
engaged the pipe, stop
pushing on the side grip and use an oiler to apply
a generous quantity of thread-cutting oil to the
area. This will lower the necessary threading
torque, improve thread quality, and increase die
life.
WARNING
Use the control switch to reverse the tool, setting
it to a anti-clockwise rotation. Pull the trigger to
thread the die head off of the pipe.
To avoid injury, firmly hold the
tool to resist forces.
WARNING
Swarf from cutting may be sharp.
Clean up any oil spills to maintain
a safe work environment.
For left-handed threads, reverse the
clockwise/anti-clockwise selections.
