Getting Ready
Note: When operating the unit, make sure the handle is in the lowered
position ("Operating position" in Fig. 2 on Pg. 7).
6.lnserting and Removing Pipes
(Fig. 12)
'
. AwARNING
During operation and immediately after the switch has been set to the OFF position,
when the machine is still rotating, do NOT attempt to insert or remove pipes. This could
result in an accident or serious injury if you should become caught in the machinery.
Before inserting or removing pipes, check to make sure that the machine has stopped
moving completely, and remove the power plug from the outlet. Accidents or injuries
may result if the unit should begin operating unexpectedly.
(1) Open chuck to a position wider than the pipe diameter, then insert the pipe
from the rear chuck. (If the pipe is short, insert it from the front chuck.)
(2) Close the chuck and then, supporting the pipe with your right hand, close the
chuck gently with your left hand and align the tip against the pipe. Then
fasten the pipe securely in place.
(3) To remove the pipe, turn the hand wheel in the opposite direction to loosen
the chuck. Then loosen the rear chuck and remove the pipe.
•Attaching Short Pipes for Thread Cutting
(Fig.
13)
Clamp the pipe lightly with the chuck and, using the blade of the die, support the
end where threads will be cut. Then once again pull the hammer chuck toward
you to fasten the pipe tightly in place. This will ensure that the pipe does not
vibrate and threads are cut smoothly. However, be sure to fasten the pipe with
the chuck no closer than 2.5"(65mm) to the tip end of the chuck.
•Attaching Long Pipes
(Fig.
14)
When cutting threads on long pipes, use a pipe support to ensure that the pipe
does not vibrate due to warping as it rotates, and further to ensure that the ma
chine does not become unstable due to the weight of the pipe.
A WARNING
Failure to use a pipe support may make proper threading impossible and
may result in damage to the equipment, accident or injury.
7
.Power Supply
(Fig.
15)
·Plug the machine into a power supply that matches its specifications. If an
extention cord is used it must be no longer than 50ft(15m) and at least 12/3
in size.
Make sure the unit is grounded properly before attempting to use it. Failure to
do so may result in electric shock.
- 10-
Rear
Push the
chuck
carrying
I
handle over
Long pipe
x
At least
2.5"(65mm) Fig.
13
