Product Manual

3/8in. to 2in. Ratcheting Pipe Threader Set
OWNER’S MANUAL
3/8in. to 2in. Ratcheting Pipe Threader Set
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended.
DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
• This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tool in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may
ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not
insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the tool.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause
personal injury and/or property damage if contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do
not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be
avoided.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a
dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust
collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in
the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or
turning on the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
cause personal injury.
• Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety
precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
CAUTION:
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the tool. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
• Store the tool when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure
than the tool itself.
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the tool without the guards in
place.
• Inspect the tool, hose, and accessories for damage or excessive wear before each use. If you
find damage do not use the tool.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Check to make sure that the pipe ends and threads of the die are sufficiently oiled at all
times.
• Make sure the pipe is secure before threading.
Assembly
1. Assemble the Connecting Rod parts and insert threaded portion of Connecting Rod into
Ratchet Holder.
2. Determine the size of the pipe to be threaded.
3. Pick the appropriate die to be used. Die sizes are stamped on the outside of each die.
4. Insert the die into the Ratchet Holder. (See Figure 1) It is a force fitting, and once the die is in
the Ratchet Holder, it may require light tapping with a wooden mallet to remove the die.
5. Have one oil can available to be used during the threading operation.
6. The pipe to be threaded must be properly secured during the threading operation.
7. To reverse the threading direction, pull out the reversing knob, turn it 180 degrees until the
arrow points in the opposite direction and drop it back into place.
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Figure 1