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any adjustments.
Cleaning
1. After each use, empty the threading chips from the 418 Oiler (if used) chip tray and wipe out any oil
residue.
2. Wipe off any oil, grease, chips or dirt from the power drive, including the handles and controls. Clean
the SQ30-2B retaining mechanism.
3. Wipe off any oil, grease or dirt from the support arm. If required, clean the support arm jaws with a wire
brush.
4. Remove chips and dirt from die heads.
Changing Dies in 11-R Die Heads
A variety of dies are available for installation in 11- R Die Heads.
See catalog for availability.
1. Remove the four screws from cover and remove the cover plate.
2. Remove the worn dies from the die head.
3. Insert new dies into slots – numbered edge up.
Numbers on the dies must correspond with those on the die head slots. Always replace dies as a set.
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4. Replace the cover plate and tighten the four screws lightly.
5. Place die head on already threaded pipe until dies begin to thread. This forces stop on dies outward
against lugs on cover plate and properly sets the size.
6. Tighten the four screws securely. Remove the threaded pipe and make a test cut.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace brushes when they are worn to less than 1/4
″
.
Machine Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the threader in a
locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with threader. This power tool can cause
serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
