Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Changing Dies In 11-R Die Heads; Replacing Brushes In Motor - RIDGID 600-I Manual

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is released and
the machine is unplugged before performing any
maintenance or making any adjustments.
Maintain tool according to these procedures to
reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
entanglement and other causes.

Cleaning

1. After each use, empty the threading chips from the
418 Oiler chip tray and wipe out any oil residue.
2. Wipe off any oil, grease, chips or dirt from the power
drive, including the handles and controls. Clean the
690-I retaining mechanism.
3. Wipe off any oil, grease or dirt from the support arm.
If required, clean the support arm jaws with a wire
brush.
4. Remove chips and dirt from die heads.

Changing Dies in 11-R Die Heads

A variety of dies are available for installation in RIDGID 11-
R Die Heads. See catalog for availability.
1. Remove the four screws
move the cover plate.
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2. Remove the old dies
3. Insert new dies into slots – numbered edge up.
Numbers on the dies must correspond with those
on the die head slots. Always replace dies as a set.
Figure 17 – Installing Dies In Die Head
4. Replace the cover plate and tighten the four screws
lightly.
5. Place die head on already threaded pipe until dies
begin to thread. This forces stop on dies
against lugs A on cover plate and properly sets the
size.
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from the die head.
Dies
B outward
600-I/690-I Power Drives
6. Tighten the four screws securely. Remove the thread-
ed pipe and make a test cut.

Replacing Brushes in Motor

Check motor brushes every 6 months. Replace when
worn to less than 5 / " (8 mm).
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Brush
Figure 18 – Brush Installation
1. Unplug the machine from power source.
2. Unscrew brush caps (Figures 1 and 2) . Remove and
inspect brushes. Replace when worn to less than
5 / " (8 mm). Inspect the commutator for wear. If
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excessively worn, have tool serviced.
3. Re-install brushes/install new brushes and securely
tighten the brush caps.
4. It is best practice to run the unit at idle for 15 minutes
in the forward direction followed by 15 minutes in
the reverse direction to seat the brushes to the com-
mutator before use.

Accessories

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use acces-
sories specifically designed and recommended for
use with the 600-I and 690-I Power Drives such as
those listed below. Other Accessories suitable for
use with other tools may be hazardous when used
with the 600-I and 690-I Power Drives.
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