Harbor Freight Tools 1/2 in. _ 1 in. Ratcheting Pipe Threader Set Product manual | Page 4

Harbor Freight Tools Plumbing Product manual - 1/2 in. _ 1 in. Ratcheting Pipe Threader Set.
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Operating Instructions

1.  Assemble the Handle Rod parts and insert threaded 

portion of Handle Tube into the 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.  Place the rear of the Die over the end of the 

pipe to be threaded.  Verify that the inside 

diameter of the Die matches the outside 

diameter of the pipe (see Figure A). 

These measurements 

should be equal.

Figure A

5.  Insert the Die into the Ratchet Holder.  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 (see Figure B).

Figure B

6.  Fill an Oil Can with Thread Cutting Oil (not included).  

Keep it nearby during the threading operation.

CAUTION: Make sure the pipe end and threads of the  

Die are sufficiently oiled at all times.  Otherwise, Die 

life will be shortened and the threads will be rough.

7.  Make sure that the pipe to be threaded 

is properly secured in a vise.

8.  While applying pressure to the end of the pipe, 

use the Handle to rotate the Ratchet Holder 

around the pipe to engage the Die with the pipe 

end (see Figure C).  Continue this operation 

until the desired thread length is achieved.

Pipe

Die

Ratchet 

Holder

Handle

Knob

Figure C

9.  To disengage the Die after threading is 

complete, pull out the reversing Knob, turn it 180 

degrees until the arrow points in the opposite 

direction and drop it back into place.  Use the 

Handle to rotate the Ratchet Holder until the 

Die disengages fully from the pipe end.

10. When sliding the pipe out of the Ratchet Holder, 

be careful not to damage newly cut threads.

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