RIDGID 975 User Manual
Combo Roll Groover
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WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................3
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Roll Groover Safety ....................................................................................................................................................4
Roll Groover Safety When Used With A Power Drive/Threading Machine ................................................................4
Roll Groover Safety When Used In Place ..................................................................................................................4
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................5
Roll Groover Inspection................................................................................................................................................5
Machine and Work Area Set-Up For Power Driven Applications
Mounting The 975 Combo Groover Onto A RIDGID 300 Power Drive ......................................................................7
Mounting The 975 Combo Groover Onto A RIDGID 300 Compact Threading Machine ............................................7
Completing Set Up......................................................................................................................................................8
Pipe Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................9
Pipe Set Up In Roll Groover......................................................................................................................................10
Operating The 975 Combo Roll Groover With A Power Drive/Threading Machine
Setting/Measuring The Groove Diameter ................................................................................................................10
Forming The Roll Groove..........................................................................................................................................11
Setting The Groove Diameter For Copper Tubing....................................................................................................12
975 Combo Roll Groover Tracking Tips....................................................................................................................12
Machine and Work Area Set Up For In Place Applications
Pipe Preparation ......................................................................................................................................................14
Mounting The Roll Groover To The Pipe ..................................................................................................................14
Operating The 975 Combo Roll Groover In Place
Setting/Measuring The Groove Diameter ................................................................................................................15
Forming The Roll Groove..........................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................16
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................17
Changing Roll Sets ..................................................................................................................................................17
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................18
Machine Storage..........................................................................................................................................................18
Service and Repair......................................................................................................................................................18
Table I. Standard Roll Groove Specifications ..........................................................................................................19
Table II. Pipe Maximum and Minimum Wall Thickness............................................................................................19
Table III. Copper Roll Groove Specifications............................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................20-21
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flam mable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while oper-
ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
• Guard or barricade the area when work piece ex -
tends beyond machine. A guard or barricade that
provides a minimum of three (3) feet clearance around
the work piece will reduce the risk of entanglement.
Electrical Safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adap ter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Un modified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains
important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of fingers and hands being crushed between the groove rolls.
This symbol indicates that a drill, impact tool, or other power tool should not be used to drive this device when used in place.
This symbol means always use a foot switch when using a threading machine/power drive.
This symbol means wear a hard hat when working overhead to reduce the risk of head injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of machine tipping, causing striking or crushing injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers, legs, clothes and other objects catching and/or wrapping on rotating shafts
causing crushing or striking injuries.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Tool Use and Care
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if the switch does not turn it ON
and OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or
these instructions to operate the tool. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your tool. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
975 Combo Roll Groover to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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caught in the machine and power is maintained to
the motor, the clothing will be pulled into the machine.
This machine has high torque and can cause the
clothing to bind around your arm or other body parts
with enough force to crush or break bones or cause
striking or other injuries.
• One person must control both the grooving pro-
cess and the foot switch. Do not operate with more
than one person. In case of en tan g lement, the oper-
ator must be in control of the foot switch.
• Only use power drives and threading machines
with a rotational speed of 57 rpm or less. Higher
speed machines increase the risk of injury.
• Be sure the roll groover is properly set up and
secured to the power drive/threading machine.
Be sure the machine, stand, groover and pipe are
stable. This will help prevent tipping of the equip-
ment and pipe.
Roll Groover Safety When Used In Place
• Only drive manually when used for in place applications. Do not use powered devices (such as
drills or impact tools) to drive the roll groover
when used in place. Use of powered devices can
damage the Groove and increase the risk of injury.
• When working overhead, all personnel should
wear hard hats and be clear of the area below.
Prevents serious injuries if roll groover, pipe or other
objects fall.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID®975 Combo Roll Groover forms rolled
grooves in steel, aluminum and PVC pipe and will groove
11/4" to 6" diameter pipe, schedule 10 and schedule 40. It
is also designed to groove 11/4" to 6" schedule 10 and 11/4"
to 2" schedule 40 stainless steel pipe. It can also be
adapted for 2" - 8" Type K, L,M and DWV copper tube with
a roll set change. The grooves are formed by mechanically
advancing a grooving roll into the pipe which is supported
by a drive roll. The only adjustment necessary is for the
depth of the groove.
The unit is specifically designed to be used either in place
or with the RIDGID Model 300 Power Drive (38 and 57
RPM Models). With the appropriate adapter (cat. #67662),
the unit can work with the RIDGID Model 300 Compact
Threading Machine. The 975 Combo Roll Groov er includes
a patented groove depth gauge to aid in groove set up and
patented features to improve tracking during use.
Roll Groover Safety
• Do not wear loose clothing. Keep sleeves and
jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the machine
or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe or other
rotating parts, resulting in entanglement and serious
injury.
• Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not
groove pipe shorter than specified. Do not wear
loose fitting gloves. Fingers can be crushed between
groove rolls or between groove roll and pipe.
• Keep hands away from ends of pipe. Do not reach
inside pipe. Burrs and sharp edges can catch and cut.
Fingers can be crushed between groove rolls or
between groove roll and pipe.
• Properly prepare and handle pipe. Burrs and sharp
edges can catch and cut.
• Properly support the pipe. This will help to prevent
the tipping of the pipe and equipment.
• Read and understand this operator’s manual, the
appropriate power drive or threading machine
operator’s manual, the fitting manufacturer’s installation instructions and the in structions for any
other equipment used with this tool before operating the RIDGID®975 Combo Roll Groover. Failure
to follow all instructions may result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equip -
ment while setting up and using the RIDGID 975
Combo Roll Groover. Appropriate personal protective
equipment always includes eye protection and may
include equipment such as tight fitting leather gloves,
steel toed footwear, and a hardhat.
• Only use roll groover to groove pipe of recom-
mended sizes and types according to these in structions. Other uses or modifying the roll groover for
other applications may increase the risk of injury.
Roll Groover Safety When Used With A
Power Drive/Threading Machine
• Only use the RIDGID 300 Power Drive or the 300
Compact Threading Machine with this 975 Combo
Roll Groover. Use of other power sources will result in
improper set up and could cause tipping or other
issues.
• Do not use this roll groover with a power drive or
threading machine that does not have a foot
switch. Never block a foot switch so that it does
not control the power drive. A foot switch provides
better control by letting you shut off the power drive
motor by removing your foot. If clothing should become
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The 975 Combo Roll Groover is a portable unit intended
for occasional use on the job site and should not be used
for high volume work or for production work in a pipe fabrication shop.
When properly used, the Model 975 Combo
Roll Groover makes grooves 2" - 6" that are dimensionally
within the specifications of AWWA C606-06. Selection
of appropriate materials and joining methods is the responsibility of the system designer and/or installer. Before any
installation is attempted, careful evaluation of the specific
service environment, including chemical environment and
service temperature, should be completed.
Specifications
Capacity ........................11/4" – 6" Schedule 10 and
Schedule 40 Steel Pipe
With Roll Change: 2"- 8" Cop per Tube, Type K, L ,M & DWV
(See Table II for Wall Thickness)
Groove Diameter
Adjustment ....................Adjusting Screw And Groove
Depth Gauge
Actuation .......................Feed Screw with 1/2" Ratchet
Wrench
Power Drive Mounting...RIDGID 300 Power Drive (38
and 57 RPM Model Only)
RIDGID 300 Compact Thread ing Machine (with adapter)
Weight............................27.6 lbs.
The 975 Combo Roll Groover is protected under U.S. and
International patents, including patents 6,272,895 and
6,591,652.
Figure 1 – 975 Combo Roll Groover
Standard Equipment
11/4" – 6" Schedule 10 & 40 Groove and Drive Rolls
Ratchet Wrench (1/2" Drive) with Button Release
Locking Extension Drive
Support Arms
Integral Index Depth Gauge
Roll Groover Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your roll groover and
correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious
injury from crushing injuries and other causes and
prevent roll groover damage.
Do not use this roll groover with a power drive/ thread ing machine that does not have a foot switch.
1. If the roll groover is installed on a power drive or
threading machine, make sure that the machine is
unplugged and that the REV/OFF/FOR switch is in the
OFF position. Inspect and maintain the power drive/ thread ing machine as directed in the machine’s operator’s manual. Failure to properly inspect and maintain
equipment can result in serious injury and property
damage. Make sure that that a foot switch is present
and properly operating. Do not use this roll groover
without a foot switch.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the roll groover,
including the carry handle, and the ratchet used to
activate the roll groover. This reduces the risk of
injury due to the groover or ratchet slipping from your
grip during use and allows easier inspection.
3. Make sure that the support arms are tight in the body
of the roll groover.
4. Inspect the roll groover for any broken, missing, misarranged or binding parts or any other condition that
may prevent the safe and normal operation. Make
sure that the groove roll and drive shaft turn freely.
5. Check that the warning label is present and firmly
attached.
See Figure 2
for the location of the warning
label.
6. If the drive shaft knurls are dirty, clean with a wire
brush. Dirty knurls can cause pipe slippage and tracking issues during grooving.
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Groove Roll
Support Arm
Drive Shaft
Base
Feedscrew
Slide Block
Groove Roll Shaft
Groove Depth
Gauge
Extension
Ratchet
NOTICE
Adjusting Screw
Cover Plate
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7. Inspect the groove roll and drive shaft for cracks,
wear or other signs of damage. Damaged groove
rolls and drive shafts can cause pipe slippage, poor
quality grooves, or cause failure during use.
8. Inspect the ratchet and extension for proper operation.
Make sure that the ratchet operates smoothly and
consistently in both directions. Press the release button in the center of the ratchet head and install on the
feedscrew. The ratchet should firmly lock into position.
The ratchet should also lock securely into the extension and the extension should securely lock into the
manual drive square at the back of the roll groover.
This helps to prevent the ratchet and extension from
coming loose from the roll groover in use. If using a
different ratchet, wrench or extension that does not
lock to the roll groover, be aware that it could come
loose during use.
If any problems are found, do not use the machine
until the problems have been corrected.
9. Lubricate the roll groover per the maintenance instructions in this manual. Wipe any excess grease from the
roll groover.
10. If any other equipment is being used, inspect and
maintain to make sure it is functioning properly.
Figure 2 – 975 Combo Roll Groover Warning Label
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
For Power Driven Applications
WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and foreign objects. Wear steel toe
footwear to protect feet from tipping tools and
falling pipe.
Do not use this roll groover with a power drive or
threading machine that does not have a foot switch.
Never block a foot switch so that it does not control
the power drive. A foot switch provides better control by letting you shut off the power drive motor by
removing your foot. If clothing should become
caught in the machine and power is maintained to
the power drive motor, the clothing will be pulled
into the machine. This ma chine has high torque
and can cause the clothing to bind around your
arm or other body parts with enough force to crush
or break bones or cause striking or other injuries.
Set up the roll groover and the work area according
to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury
from electric shock, fire, machine tipping, entanglement, crushing and other causes, and prevent roll
groover damage.
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may
ignite. If present, do not work in area until sources
have been identified and corrected. Power Drives
and threading machines are not explosion proof,
and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable and dry location for all of the
equipment and the operator. Do not use the equipment while standing in water.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet. A three prong
or GFCI outlet may not be properly grounded. If in
doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any potential sources of damage to the
power cord.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equipment. Always wipe up any oil that may be present.
3. Inspect the pipe to be grooved and confirm that the
975 Combo Roll Groover is the correct tool for the job.
The 975 Combo Roll Groover is designed to groove
schedule 10 and 40 steel, aluminum, and PVC pipe in
11/4" to 6" sizes. It is also designed to groove 11/4" to 6"
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Grease
Fittings
Warning Label
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