Tool And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID 690 Manual Del Operador

not use the Power Drive until the cord has been
replaced.
3. Inspect the Power Drive for any broken, missing,
misaligned or binding parts as well as any other con-
ditions which may affect the safe and normal opera-
tion of the tool. If any of these conditions are present,
do not use the Power Drive until all problems have
been repaired.
4. Use tools and accessories that are designed for your
Power Drive and meet the needs of your application.
The correct tools and accessories allow you to do the
job successfully and safely. Accessories suitable for
use with other equipment may be hazardous when
used with this Power Drive.
5. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all equipment han-
dles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
6. Inspect the cutting edges of your dies. If necessary,
have them replaced prior to using the Power Drive.
Dull or damaged dies can lead to binding and poor
quality threads.
7. Clean metal shavings and other debris from the chip
pan of the 418 Oiler. Check the level and quality of the
thread cutting oil. Replace or add oil if necessary.
NOTE! Thread cutting oil lubricates and cools the threads
during the threading operation. A dirty or poor
grade cutting oil can result in poor thread quality.

Tool and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
Power Drive and work area is required. The fol-
lowing procedures should be followed to ensure
proper set-up of the tool.
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may
ignite.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for operator. Do not use the Power Drive
while standing in water.
No. 690 Portable Power Drive
• Level ground for tristand vise and pipe stands.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
ment. Always wipe up any oil that may have splashed
or dripped from the oiler to prevent slips and falls.
3. With dry hands, plug the Power Drive into the elec-
trical outlet making sure to position the power cord
along the clear path selected earlier. If the power
cord does not reach the outlet, use an extension
cord in good condition.
WARNING
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord is rated as "W" or "W-A" if being used
outdoors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG
below 25'/12 AWG 25' - 50'). If the wire thickness
is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the
cord's insulation or causing nearby objects to
ignite.
WARNING
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands.
4. Check the Power Drive to insure it is operating prop-
erly.
• Depress the paddle switch and safety lock making
sure the Power Drive stops when releasing the
switch.
• Depress and hold the switch. Inspect the moving
parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any
other unusual conditions that may affect the safe
and normal operation of the tool. If such condi-
tions are present, have the Power Drive serviced.
• Flip the directional switch to the opposite direction.
Check that that Power Drive rotates in an opposite
direction.
CAUTION
when motor is switched OFF.
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To avoid electrical shock and electrical
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
Change position of the directional switch only
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