RIDGID 600 User Manual
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Power Drive
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
600
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number..............................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................2
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Power Drive Safety ....................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description..................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications/Standard Equipment............................................................................................................................3
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................4
Power Drive Inspection ................................................................................................................................................4
Tool and Work Area Set-Up..........................................................................................................................................5
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................5
Accessories
Accessories For Power Drive......................................................................................................................................7
Maintenance Instructions
Motor Brush Replacement..........................................................................................................................................7
Tool Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Service and Repair........................................................................................................................................................7
Wiring Diagram..............................................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................9
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
600
Portable Power Drive
600 Power Drive
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
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General Safety Information
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
Electrical Safety
• Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation elim-
inates the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded supply system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to pull the
plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the
risk of electrical shock.
• When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords
are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See Chart) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and
loss of power.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
Reduces the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF
before plugging in. Plugging in tools that have the
switch ON invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Cord Set
Nameplate
Amps
Total Length (in feet)
0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100
0 – 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG 12 AWG
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• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance per-
formed by unqualified repair personnel could result in
injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
the 600 Power Drive. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Power Drive Safety
• The Power Drive is made to turn threaders and
other equipment. Follow instructions in this
Operator’s Manual on proper use when threading. When using it to power other equipment, read
and follow the safety and operating instructions
provided with that equipment. Other uses may
increase the risk of serious injury.
• Secure Power Drive using the No. 601 Support
Arm. Hold Power Drive firmly. If the Power Drive
cannot be secured by a Support Arm, use other
mechanical means. Resists high handle forces devel-
oped during use and prevents losing control of the tool.
– Only use the aluminum gear case to secure the
power drive. Using the motor housing or handle
may result in damaging or breaking these parts.
• Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting
tools require less torque and the Power Drive is easier to control.
• Do not use if ON/OFF switch is broken. The pur-
pose of the switch is to provide better control by letting
you shut off the motor be removing your finger.
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Clothing can be caught resulting in entangle-
ment and serious injury.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Model 600 Power Drive is a double insulated drive which provides power for threading pipe and
conduit. Forward and Reverse rotation can be selected
with a REV/FOR switch while ON/OFF is controlled by a
paddle switch that cuts off power when released.
The Power Drive is designed for use with the No. 11R
Die Heads (1/8″ – 11/4″ pipe). A manual oiling system is
available to flood the work during the threading operations. The No. 601 Support Arm should be used to
secure the Power Drive and resist the torque developed during threading.
Specifications/Standard Equipment
Pipe and Conduit...........11-R Drop Head Die Heads:
1
/8″ - 11/4″ (3mm – 32mm)
Motor:
Type............................Universal
Volts............................115V Single Phase AC (220V
available) 50-60 HZ
Amps.............................15 amps
Watts.............................1020
Switches:
ON/OFF ......................Heavy Duty Paddle Type with
Safety Locking Device
Direction Change........FOR/REV Switch
Gear Head.....................Die Cast Aluminum Housing,
Permanently Greased.
Length ...........................20″ (51cm)
Weight...........................12.5 lbs. (5.5 kg)
No. 601 Support Arm.....Absorbs Power Drive Torque
Accessories
No. 11-R Die Heads (7)...1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 11/4″
No. 418 Oiler.................Oiler with 1 gallon RIDGID
Thread Cutting Oil
Carrying Case ...............For Power Drive and 6 Die
Heads
Power Drive Inspection
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, inspect your Power
Drive. The following inspection procedures should
be performed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged.
2. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified or if the cord is damaged, do
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 conditions which may affect the safe and normal operation of the tool. If any of these conditions are present,
do not use the Power Drive until any problem has
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 handles and controls. This reduces the risk of injury due
to a tool or control slipping from your grip.
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.
6. Clean metal shavings and other debris from the chip
tray 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.
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Figure 1 – 600 Power Drive Dimensions
Catalog
No.
36902
36912
36917
36932
36937
Description
115V Kit Less Die Head w/Case
115V
1
/2″ – 11/4″ NPT w/Case
115V 1/2″ – 11/4″ BSPT w/Case, Export
220V 1/2″ – 11/4″ NPT w/Case, Export
220V
1
/2″ – 11/4″ BSPT w/Case, Export
lb.
26
36
36
36
36
Weight
Model
No.
600
600
600
600
600
kg
11,8
16,4
16,4
16,4
16,4
Tool and Work Area Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
Power Drive and work area is required. The following procedures should be followed to set-up 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.
• Level ground for tristand vise and pipe stands.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equipment. Always wipe up any oil that may have splashed
or dripped from the oiler to prevent slips and falls.
3. Plug the Power Drive into the electrical 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.
To avoid electrical shock and electrical
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 out-
doors.
• 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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep
all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do
not touch plug with wet hands.
4. Check the Power Drive to insure it is operating
properly.
• Depress the switch and make sure it controls the
stopping of the Power drive by 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 conditions 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.
Change position of the directional switch
only when motor is switched OFF.
Operating Instructions For
Threading With Drop Head
Die Heads
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating
Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned.
Do not use this Power Drive if switches are broken. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes
from dirt and other foreign objects.
When threading pipe
3
/4″ or larger, use the No. 601
Support Arm to resist high handle force developed during threading.
1. Push Die Heads, spline end first, squarely into the
Power Drive until the spring catches securely
(Figure 2).
NOTE! Installation can be made into either side of the
Power Drive.
Figure 2 – Installing No. 11-R Drop Head Die Head
2. If possible, secure the pipe in a portable tristand vise
or a bench vise.
To prevent tipping, long lengths of pipe
should also be supported with pipe stand.
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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
3. Be sure the 418 Oiler is properly filled with RIDGID
Thread Cutting Oil. Position the oiler in front of the
vise.
4. Position No. 601 Support Arm on pipe so end of
torque arm is in line with end of the pipe (Figures 3
& 4).
To avoid serious injury from losing control
of the Power Drive, a support arm should be used when
threading 3/4″ or larger pipe.
When threading pipe less than 3/4″ in size without a
support arm, hold onto the Power Drive firmly with
one hand to exert pressure against the handle forces
developed during threading.
5. Position the directional switch for the desired right or
left hand thread (Figure 5).
Change position of the directional switch
only when the motor is switched OFF.
6. Place Die Head over end of pipe.
To avoid serious injury, make sure Power
Drive is correctly positioned on support arm. For right
hand threads, die head will rotate clockwise (looking
at the face of the Die Head). Forces developed by the
threading torque will be in the opposite or counter-clockwise direction.
7. Simultaneously actuate the ON/OFF switch and exert
pressure against the Die Head with the palm of free
hand to make sure thread is started. Apply plenty of
thread cutting oil to the dies during threading. This will
reduce the torque required to thread and improve
the thread quality (Figure 6).
8. Keep ON/OFF switch depressed until end of the pipe
is even with edge of the dies and release the switch
button.
9. Back off the Die Head from the threaded pipe, revers-
ing the directional switch and actuating the ON/OFF
switch.
Hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly
to resist handle forces developed while backing off the
Die Head.
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Figure 6 – Threading Pipe and Applying Oil
Figure 3 – Using No. 601 Support Arm when threading
3
/4″ pipe and larger
Figure 4 – Positioning No. 601 Torque Arm in Line with
End of Pipe
Pipe
Torque Arm
A. Right Hand Thread B. Left Hand Thread
Figure 5 – Direction Change Switch/Die Head
Orientation.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Service and Repair
WARNING
Service and repair work on this Power Drive must be performed by qualified repair personnel. Tool should be
taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
When servicing this Power Drive, only identical replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow these
instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
other serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-Mail: techservices@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
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10. When dies clear the end of the pipe, grip the handle
on top of the Power Drive and remove the Power
Drive and Die Head from the pipe.
11. Remove the support arm from the pipe and the pipe
from the vise.
To avoid injury, make sure long sections
of pipe are supported at the end farthest away from
the vise prior to removal.
12. Clean up any oil spills or splatter on the ground sur-
rounding the vise and oiler.
Accessories
WARNING
Only the following RIDGID products have been designed
to function with the 600 Power Drive. Other accessories
designed for use with other tools may become hazardous when used on this Power Drive. To prevent
serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.
Accessories For Power Drive
NOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for listing of 11-R Die
Heads, Pipe Supports, Vises and Thread Cutting
Oil. No. 11-R Die Heads use 12-R replacement
Dies.
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or making any adjustment.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace
brushes when they are worn to less than 1/4″.
Tool Storage
WARNING
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well
covered in rainy weather. Store the Power Drive in a
locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with power drives. This power tool can cause
serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
WARNING
Model No. Description
418 Oiler with 1 Gallon of NU-Clear Thread Cutting Oil
601 Support Arm
— Carrying Case
— Gearhead Motor Grease
Wiring Diagram — 600
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FOR/REV
Switch
115 VAC
(220 VAC)
ON/OFF Switch
Plug
Suppressor
(220V Only)
Black
(Blue)
White
(Brown)
Blue
Grey
Blue
Grey
White
White
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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Always unplug power cord before servicing Power Drive.
Troubleshooting Table
Power drive unplugged
Fuse blown
Brushes do not touch armature
Overload because of dull dies
Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil
Bad contact between brushes and brush holder
Brushes do not touch commutator properly
Brushes of different manufacture
Sharp edge on brush
Dull or broken dies
Machine running in wrong direction
Improperly set dies
Dull dies
Dies not assembled in correct sequence
Low quality pipe
Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil
Support arm jaws dirty
Burr has occurred at the spline end of the die head
Plug into power source
Install new fuse
Check brushes, replace if worn
Replace dies
Use RIDGID thread cutting oil in adequate
quantity
Tighten the screws, make sure brush is pressed
firmly onto commutator
Replace worn brushes
Only use original brushes
Break edge
Replace dies
Check setting of the direction switch
Reset dies
Replace dies
Put dies in correct sequence
Make sure only pipe of good quality is used
Use only RIDGID thread cutting oil in adequate
quantity
Clean with wire brush
Eliminate burr with file
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Motor does not start
Motor cannot be loaded
Sparks forming at motor
Die head does not start
threading
Damaged Thread
Support arm turns while
threading
Die heads cannot be
changed properly
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