No. 700 Portable Power Drive
WARNING
Clothing/gloves can be caught in moving parts.
Fingers, hands, arms or other body parts can be
crushed or broken.
• Do not wear gloves.
• Keep sleeves and jacket buttoned.
• Keep switch in working order.
• Use support arm when threading.
• Do not carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
• Plug cord into grounded three-prong receptacle.
READ ABOVE WARNING CAREFULLY!
Tool Safety
1. The power drive is made to thread pipe or bolt.
Follow instructions in Operator's Manual on tool
uses. Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
2. Secure power drive using a No. 775 support
arm. Hold power drive firmly. If power drive can-
not be secured by support arm, use other
mechanical means. Resists torque developed dur-
ing threading and prevents losing control of the tool.
3. Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting
tools are less likely to bind and tool is easier to
control.
4. Do not use if momentary contact switch is bro-
ken. The purpose of the switch is to prevent injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications and
Equipment
Description
The RIDGID No. 700 Portable Power Drive is an elec-
tric-motor-driven, heavy-duty power drive which pro-
vides power for threading pipe, conduit and rod (bolt
stock). RIDGID adapters, which require no machin-
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ing, are available to hold drop head die heads and
turn geared threaders and other equipment.
Specifications/Standard Equipment
Threading Capacity
Pipe and Conduit...........
Bolts ..............................
Motor
Horsepower ...................
Volts ..............................115, AC (25-60 Hz), 230 Volt
Switch...........................2-Pole, double throw (revers-
Gear Head ....................All-spur-gear reduction. All
Body .............................Gear case, motor housing
Length ..........................28
Weight ..........................25 lbs.
Figure 2 – No. 700 Power Drive
Accessories
No. 775 Support Arm...Absorbs Power Drive Torque
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
" through 2"; through 6"
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with geared threaders
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No. OO-RB Die Head
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available on request
ible), Spring return to center
OFF position
shafts ball bearing mounted.
Gears packed in grease.
Spring-loaded adapter pawls.
Forged steel spindle gear,
hardened.
and handle are cast alu-
minum.
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