•Attaching the Dies
(1) Use the removal procedure in reverse to attach dies to the die head. Insert
the dies into their corresponding die groove on the die head and push them
in until they click into place on the notch.
(2)
Push up the guide set lever.
*Make sure the die number matches the groove number on the die head.
Threading will not be possible if the wrong die is inserted into the die
groove.
*Dies come in sets of four. When replacing dies, be sure to replace all
four at the same time.
*If it is difficult to pull up the guide set lever, move the die up and down
slightly and try again.
•Adjusting the Thread Length
( 1) Push the auto-open lever to open the die head, then loosen the lever stop
bolt slightly.
(2)
To increase the thread length, move the lever stop toward the reamer. To
decrease the thread length, move the lever stop toward the cutter.
(3)
Fasten the lever stop bolt tightly.
•Adjusting the Thread Diameter
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The thread diameter can be adjusted for each pipe size.
(1) Loosen the eccentric pin locking bolt slightly.
(2)
To increase the thread diameter, turn the eccentric pinto the+ side
(clockwise). To decrease the diameter, turn the eccentric pin to the - side
(anti-clockwise).
(3)
When the adjustment is complete, retighten the eccentric pin locking bolt.
•Adjusting the Thread Diameter Using a Size Adjustment Plate
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If the thread diameter cannot be adjusted properly even when the positioning
pin is turned all the way, use the following procedure to replace the size
adjustment plate.
( 1) Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the notch shaft.
(2)
Holding the positioning notch in place, remove the notch shaft.
(3)
Remove the positioning notch, being careful to make sure the pin and
spring beneath do not come out.
(4) Insert one of the size adjustment plates shown in Fig. 1 1 (1) and
(2).
(5) Insert the spring and pin in the proper hole on the cutting block and hold
them in place with the positioning notch.
(6) Pass the notch shaft through the cutting block and then place the position
ing notch and size adjustment plate in position.
(7) Using a flathead screwdriver, fasten the notch shaft securely in place.
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Getting Ready
adjustment
plate
Fig. 8
Size
plate
Notch
shaft
(1)
For wider threads
(2)
For narrower threads
Fig. 11
