Resisting Threading Forces - RIDGID 600-I Manual

600-I/690-I Power Drives
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Figure 8 – Installing Adapter Into 690-I
6. Installing 1 1 / " and smaller Die Heads:
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a. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is released and
power drive unplugged from the outlet.
b. If needed install the adapter in the 690-I (Figure 8) .
c. Squarely insert the octagonal end of the 11-R Die
Head into the power drive until secured by the
spring ring. On the 600-I, the die head can be
inserted into either side of the power drive. With the
690-I, die heads can only be inserted from the
adapter side.
d. To remove, pull die head from power drive. If
needed, use a soft face hammer or a block of
wood to tap the die head out. Do not pound on the
die head, this can damage the tool.
Spring Ring
Figure 9 – Installing Die Heads into 600-I Power Drive
7. Position the power drive F/R Slide Switch for the
desired right or left hand thread. See Figure 10 .
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Figure 10 – Slide Switch/Die Head Orientation

Resisting Threading Forces

Using the supplied support arm:
Figure 11A – Positioning the Support Arm
600-I
Only
RH RH
Right Hand Thread
8. Make sure that pipe to be threaded is stable and
secured to prevent tipping during use. Use appropri-
ate pipe stands to support pipe length.
9. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil in the
RIDGID 418 oiler. Remove the chip tray and confirm
that the filter screen is clean and fully submerged in
oil. Replace or add oil if necessary. Place the 418
Oiler bucket under the pipe end to be threaded.
a. Always use the supplied support arm (601 or 602
support arm for 600-I, 691 or 692 support arm for
690-I) unless it can't be used because of space or
other constraints. The support arm clamps to the
pipe and helps to resist the threading forces.
b. Position the support arm on pipe, so end of support
arm aligns with end of pipe and top of support
arm is horizontal (Figure 11) . This properly places
the support arm for threading and prevents thread-
ing oil from entering the motor (Figure 12) .
c. Make sure that the support arm jaws are squarely
aligned with the pipe and securely tighten the sup-
port arm.
600-I
Only
LH LH
Left Hand Thread
Horizontal
Support
Arm