Power Drive Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - RIDGID 600-I Manual

600-I/690-I Power Drives

Power Drive Safety

• Follow instructions on proper use of this machine.
Do not use for other purposes such as drilling
holes or turning winches. Other uses or modifying
this machine for other applications may increase the risk
of serious injury.
• When threading 3/4" or larger pipe, use support
device to resist threading forces. Use an appro-
priate support device per these instructions.
Support devices improve control and reduce the risk of
striking, crushing, and/or other injuries.
• When using a support device other than the sup-
plied support arm, the support device must react
against the gear housing or fan housing. Support
devices contacting the motor housing or handle may
damage these parts or increase the risk of injury.
• Always firmly hold the power drive when threading
or backing die head off the pipe to resist threading
forces, regardless of support device use. This will
reduce the risk of striking, crushing and other injuries.
• Do not use this power drive if ON/OFF switch is
broken. This switch is a safety device that lets you
shut off the motor by releasing the switch.
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating machines. Keep sleeves and jackets but-
toned. Do not reach across the machine or pipe.
Clothing can be caught by the pipe or machine result-
ing in entanglement.
• One person must control the work process and
machine operation. Only the operator should be in
the work area when the machine is running. This
helps reduce the risk of injury.
• Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting
tools require less torque and the power drive is easier
to control.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of tool.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
• Only use RIDGID die heads with RIDGID Power
Drives Other die heads may not fit correctly in the
power drive increasing the risk of equipment dam-
age and personal injury.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-320.10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required.
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Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID
double insulated drives that provide power for threading
pipe and conduit. Forward and Reverse rotation can be
selected with a slide switch while ON/OFF is controlled by
a two-step momentary contact switch.
The 600-I Power Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11-R
Drop Head Die Heads (
Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11-R Drop Head Die
Heads (
690-I Power Drive with the
and the 1
using a Retaining Mechanism.
Figure 1 – Model 600-I Power Drive
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGD.eu to find your
local RIDGID contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.
® Model 600-I and 690-I Power Drives are
1 / " – 1
8
1 / " – 2" pipe). An adapter is required for use of the
8
1 / " – 2" sizes are held in the 690-I Power Drive
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Warning
Label (115V)
Handle
Warning
Label (All)
Gear Housing
® product:
1 / " pipe). The 690-I Power
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1 / " – 1 1 / " sizes. The adapter
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Brush F/R
Switch
Cap
Handle
Cord
ON/OFF Switch
Serial Plate
Brush Cap
Motor
Fan Housing