TM 9-243
USING A PIPE THREADING SET - Continued
15
Wipe excess oil and metal shavings from die and
ratchet handle.
16
Disassemble the die from the ratchet handle as
shown, by removing locking screws (9). Remove
die and collar from ratchet head.
17 Wipe excess oil and shavings from threaded end
of pipe (7).
18 Place cap, if available, over threads and remove
the pipe from the vise.
CARE OF PIPE CUTTERS AND THREADING SETS
PIPE CUTTERS
1.
Clean and lightly oil the cutter wheel (1) roller
guide (2) and adjusting screw (3).
2.
Store on a rack or in a box which protects the cutting
wheel.
THREADING SETS
1.
Wipe off excess cutting oil and clean metal shavings
from the cutting die edges and collar.
2.
Store in a case or box which will protect the cutting
dies.
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