RIDGID 700 User Manual

700 Portable Power

Drive

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

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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

No. 700 Portable Power Drive
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ...........................................................................................	1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................	2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................	2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................	2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................	3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................	3
Specific Safety Information
Power Drive Safety .....................................................................................................................................................	3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................	3
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................	4
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................	4
Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................	4
Power Drive Inspection.................................................................................................................................................	5
Tool and Work Area Set-Up..........................................................................................................................................	5
Operating Instructions For Threading With Drop Head Die Heads ..........................................................................	6
Operation Instructions For Threading With Geared Threaders ................................................................................	7
Adjusting Nos. 141 and 161 Geared Threaders .........................................................................................................	8
Cam Plate (Pipe Size) Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................	8
Thread Size Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................................	8
Changing Posts For Straight Or Tapered Threads .....................................................................................................	8
Changing Die Set........................................................................................................................................................	9
Threading With Geared Threaders .............................................................................................................................	9
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................	10
Maintenance Instructions
Motor Brush Replacement ........................................................................................................................................	10
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................	10
Tool Storage ................................................................................................................................................................	10
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................	10
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................	11
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................................	12
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................	Back Cover

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700 Portable Power Drive

Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.

Serial

No.

No. 700 Portable Power Drive

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 by-standers, 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

•Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

Cover of grounded outlet box

Grounding Prong

Grounding Prong

•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 conditions. 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 only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of other extension cords will not ground the tool and increase the risk of electrical shock.

•Use proper extension cords. (See Chart) Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and loss of power.

Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord

Nameplate			Total Length (in feet)
Amps
		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	NOT RECOMMENDED

•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 inattention 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 balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

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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 same rate for which it is designed.

•Do not use if switch does not turn the tool ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•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 accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

•Use only accessories that are recommended for your tool. 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 performed 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 700 Power Drive. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Call Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at [phone] 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.

•When threading one inch or larger pipe, secure Power Drive using a No. 775 Support Arm. Hold Power Drive firmly. If the Power Drive cannot be secured by a Support Arm, use other mechanical means such as a pipe wrench. Resists high handle forces developed during use and prevents losing control of the tool.

•Do not use this power drive if switch is broken.

This switch is a safety device that lets you shut off the motor by removing your finger.

•Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do not reach across rotating tool parts or workpiece. Clothing can be caught resulting in entanglement and serious injury.

•When using to power equipment other than threaders, the 700 Power Drive may have to be secured to resist high handle forces. Handle forces that are developed will depend on the application. High handle forces may cause serious injury.

•Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting dies require less torque and the Power Drive is easier to control.

Description, Specifications and

Standard Equipment

Description

The RIDGID Model 700 Power Drive provides rotational motion for threading pipe, conduit and rod (bolt stock) and other purposes. Forward and Reverse rotation can be selected with the REV/OFF/FOR switch.

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The Power Drive is designed for use with the No. 12R Die Heads (1/8″ – 2″ pipe). Other RIDGID drop head die heads (00R, 00-RB, 11R) and RIDGID Geared Threaders (21/2″ – 6″) require the use of adapters. A manual oiling system is available to flood the work during the threading operations. The No. 775 Support Arm should be used to secure the Power Drive and resist high handle forces developed when threading one inch or larger pipe with drop head die heads.

The RIDGID Model 700 Power Drive can also be used in other applications such as to power the RIDGID 258 Pipe Cutter and to turn valves. These applications require the use of the No. 774 Square Drive Adapter.

Specifications/Standard Equipment

Threading Capacity
Pipe and Conduit...........	Drop Head Die Heads: 1/8″ – 2″;
	Geared Threaders: 21/2″ – 6″,
	No. 00-RB Die Head: 1/4″ – 1″
Motor:
Type ..............................	Universal
Horsepower ...................	1/2 HP
Volts ..............................	115V Single Phase AC, 25-60
	HZ (230V On Request)
Amps .............................	13 amps
Switch............................	2-Pole, Double Throw (Rever-
	sible), Spring Return to Center
	OFF Position
Operating Speed ...........	32 RPM (no load)
Gear Head.....................	All Spur-gear Reduction.
	Spring-loaded Adapter Pawls.
	Hardened Steel Spindle Gear
Body ..............................	Gear Case, Motor Housing and
	Handle Are Cast Aluminum.
Length ...........................	281/4″
Weight ...........................	25 lbs.

Figure 2 – No. 700 Power Drive

Catalog	Model		Weight
No.	No.	Description	lb.	kg.
41935	700	115V, 25-60 HZ	25	11
41940	700	230V, 25-60 HZ	25	11

Accessories

No. 12-R Die Heads (9) ..1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 11/4″,

11/2″, 2″

No. 418 Oiler .................Oiler with 1 Gallon RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil

No. 775 Support Arm.....Absorbs Power Drive Handle

Forces

Carrying Case ..................For Power Drive and Die Heads No. 460 Tristand Chain Vise

Adapters for Drop Head Die Heads

Die Head		Pipe and Conduit			Use Adapter
Model No.		Capacity			Model No.
12-R		1/8″ through 2″			—
OO-R		1/8″ through 1″			770
O-R		1/8″ through 1″			771
11-R		1/8″ through 11/4″			772
111-R		1/8″ though 11/4″			773
OO-RB		1/4″ though 1″			770
Geared Threaders
Threader		Pipe and Conduit			Use Adapter
Model No.		Capacity			Model No.
141		21/2″, 3″, 31/2″ & 4″			774
161		4″, 41/2″, 5″ & 6″			774

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Power Drive Inspection

Tool and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING

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, is missing the grounding pin, 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 the condition has been repaired.

4.Lubricate the Power Drive if necessary according to the Maintenance Instructions.

5.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.

6.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.

7.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 poor quality threads.

8.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 and increased threading torque.

To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the Power Drive and work area is required. The following 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.

•Grounded electrical outlet

•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.

WARNING To avoid electrical shock and electrical fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements:

•The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section.

•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 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.

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•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.

•Depress switch in the opposite direction. Check that the Power Drive rotates in the opposite direction.

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 the switch is broken. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.

When threading pipe one inch or larger, use the No. 775 Support Arm or other mechanical means to resist high handle force developed during threading.

1.Push Die Heads or Adapters, spline end first, squarely into the Power Drive until the spring-loaded adapter pawls catch securely (Figure 3).

NOTE! Installation can be made into either side of the Power Drive.

Die Head

Figure 3 – Installing No. 12-R Drop Head Die Head

2.If possible, secure the pipe in a portable tristand vise or a bench vise.

WARNING To prevent tipping, long lengths of pipe should also be supported with pipe stand.

3.Be sure the 418 Oiler is properly filled with RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil. Position the oiler in front of the vise

(Figure 4).

4.Position No. 775 Support Arm on pipe so end of tang is in line with end of the pipe (Figures 4 & 5). Make sure jaws squarely contact pipe and tighten handle firmly to prevent the slipping of the jaws.

WARNING To avoid serious injury from losing control of the Power Drive, a support arm should be used when threading one inch or larger pipe.

If the No. 775 Support Arm is not available or cannot be properly attached to the pipe, a pipe wrench may be used by securing the wrench to the pipe and contacting the Power Drive’s auxiliary handle (Figure 6). Position wrench a sufficient distance from the Power Drive to allow for the desired length of thread to be cut.

When threading pipe less than one inch 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.

No. 775	No. 418 Oiler
Support Arm

Tristand

Vise

Figure 4 – Threading 2″ Pipe With Power Drive

Positioned On Left Side Of Vise

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Switch Button

No. 775 Support Arm

Pipe

No. 418 Oiler

Figure 5 – Threading 2” Pipe With Power Drive Positioned On Right Side Of Vise

Figure 6 – Threading Using Pipe Wrench As A Support

Arm

5. Place Die Head over end of pipe.

WARNING To avoid serious injury, make sure Power Drive is correctly positioned on support arm (Figures 4, 5 & 6). 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 counterclockwise direction.

6.Simultaneously actuate the switch button 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.

7.Keep switch depressed until end of the pipe is even with edge of the dies and release the switch button.

8.Back off the Die Head from the threaded pipe by actuating the switch button in the reverse direction.

WARNING To avoid injury, hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly to resist handle forces developed while backing off the Die Head.

9.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.

10.Remove the support arm from the pipe and the pipe from the vise.

WARNING To avoid injury, make sure long sections of pipe are supported at the end farthest away from the vise prior to removal.

11.Clean up any oil spills or splatter on the ground surrounding the vise and oiler.

Operation Instructions For

Threading With Geared

Threaders

WARNING

Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the geared threader.

Do not use this Power Drive if the switch is broken. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.

To prevent tipping, proper set-up of the Power Drive and Geared Threader is required. Follow instructions carefully.

Geared Threaders weigh 95 to 160 pounds. Two (2) persons should be used to lift these threaders.

Adjusting Nos. 141 And 161 Geared

Threaders

Cam Plate (Pipe Size) Adjustment

Procedure

1.Place threader on floor or workbench with drive shaft up.

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2.Pull knobs (Figure 7) of cam plate and rotate cam plate to desired pipe size marking on top of die head. Release knobs when locating pins drop into holes in selector plate.

No. 844

Drive Bar

Drive Shaft

Set Screws

Cam

Plate Knob

Cam

Plate Knob Clamp

Screw

Figure 7 – No 141 Geared Threader (No. 161 Threader

Similar)

Thread Size Adjustment Procedure

Grasp workholder and turn square end of drive shaft or turn gear case by hand to respective reference lines on guide post (Figure 8).

Standard Size Thread – Either one of the following two (2) reference lines may be used.

Reference Line 1: Set bottom surface of die head at red STANDARD line on pinion sleeve.

Reference Line 2: Set upper surface of die head which houses guide post even with STANDARD line at top end of guide post.

Oversize Thread: For oversize (shallow thread) set head at bottom line on guide post. This line is marked (2T OVER).

Undersize Thread: For undersize (deep throat) set head at top line on guide post. This line is marked (2T UNDER).

Changing posts For Straight Or Tapered Threads

(Figure 8)

1.Adjust threader to cut standard size threads using “STANDARD” reference line.

2.Remove screw from gear case at base of guide post.

	Selector Plate	Die (Set of 5)
	Die Head	Guide
		Block
	Stop	2T Under
		Line
	Screw
		Standard
	Red Stop	LIne
	Line	2T Over
	Standard	Line
	Line	Guide Post
	Pinion
	Sleeve	Screw
		Gear Case
	Selector
	Plate Knob
		Workholder

Figure 8 – No. 141 Geared Threader Showing Pinion Sleeve And Guide Post Reference Lines (No. 161 Geared Threader Similar)

3.Pull guide post up until guide block attached to selector plate is disengaged from angle slot in guide post.

4.Turn guide post until straight slot faces inward for straight thread, or tapered slot inward for tapered thread. Figure 8 shows guide post set to cut tapered thread.

5.Engage guide block in slot and push guide post down into position.

6.Replace guide post screw.

Unit is now set to cut straight threads (NPSM or BSPP) or tapered threads (NPT or BSPT).

Changing Die Set

1.Remove stop screw (Figure 8) from selector plate.

2.Pull knobs (Figure 8) and rotate cam plate to CD mark on top of die head.

3.Remove worn die set (Figure 8) and insert new die set.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to replace complete die set. Die numbers must correspond with slot numbers.

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4.Rotate cam plate to original position and replace stop screw.

NOTE! If it becomes necessary to remove or replace the guide block, the stamped number E-1997 on guide block must be AGAINST selector plate. If stamped number is visible you will cut an UNDERSIZED thread.

Threading With Geared Threaders

WARNING

When threading pipe up to 5″ nominal, the 450

Tristand Vise can be used. However, when threading 6″ nominal pipe, a BC-610 or BC-810 Top Screw

Bench Chain Vise or a 460 Tristand Vise must be used.

1. Position pipe to be threaded securely in vise.

WARNING To prevent tipping, long lengths of pipe should also be supported with a pipe stand. Vise and stands should be on level ground.

2.Install the No. 774 Square Drive Adapter in the Power Drive, spline end first, until the spring-loaded adapter pawls catch securely.

NOTE! Installation can be made from either side of the Power Drive.

3.Adjust Geared Threader for size of pipe to be threaded (Refer to previous instructions). Using two persons, pick up threader and slide it onto the pipe. Carefully center the end of the pipe in the throats of the dies.

4.Tighten Workholder and Clamp Screw securely with the socket wrench (Figure 9).

5.If necessary, fill the 418 Oiler with thread cutting oil. Position the Oiler under the Geared Threader.

6.Slip the No. 774 Square Drive Adapter (installed in Power Drive) onto the Drive Pinion of the Geared Threader and tighten the two set screws in the Adapter.

7.Hold Power Drive handle with one hand and leave other hand free to apply thread cutting oil. Actuate switch button in direction required for threading

(Figure 9).

WARNING To avoid injury, hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly to resist handle force developed during threading.

Workholder

Geared Threader

Drive Pinion

Clamp Screw

No. 418 Oiler

Figure 9 – Threading With Geared Threader

8.Apply plenty of thread cutting oil to the dies during threading to reduce the torque required to thread and improve thread quality.

9.When die head begins to press on ring at base of pinion sleeve and red stop line appears, the threading is completed. Release switch button to stop Power Drive.

NOTE! RIDGID Geared Threaders have a jam-proof design so pinion shaft will automatically disengage if threader is accidentally run on pipe past a full thread length.

10.Back off die head by actuating switch button in the reverse direction. Keep switch actuated until dies are free from end of pipe.

WARNING To avoid injury, hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly to resist handle forces developed while backing off the die head.

11.Loosen set screws in adapter and remove Power Drive from the Drive Pinion.

12.Loosen Clamp Screw and Workholder with socket wrench. Using two persons, remove the Geared Threader from the pipe.

13.Remove the pipe from the vise.

WARNING To avoid injury, make sure long sections of pipe are supported at the end farthest away from the vise prior to removal.

14.Clean any oil spills or splatter on the ground surrounding the vise and oiler.

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Accessories

WARNING Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to function with the 700 Power Drive. Other accessories suitable 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

Model No.	Description
770	Adapter for 00-R & 00-RB
771	Adapter for 0-R
772	Adapter for 11-R
773	Adapter for 111-R
774	Square Drive Adapter
775	Support Arm for No. 700 Power Drive
B-171-X	Metal Carrying Case for No. 700 & Accessories
418	Oiler w/1 Gal. Nu-Clear Thread Cutting Oil
—	Gearhead Motor Grease

NOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for listing of pipe supports, vises and thread cutting oil.

Threaders:

Drop Head Threaders

12-R

00-R

11-R

00-RB

Geared Threaders

141 21/2″ – 4″ Pipe (NPT or BSPT)

161 4″ – 6″ Pipe (NPT or BSPT)

Contact a RIDGID distributor or consult the Ridge Tool catalog for specifications and catalog numbers.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING

Make sure Power Drive is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or making any adjustments.

Motor Brush Replacement

Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace brushes when they are worn to less than 1/4″.

Lubrication

Grease face gear and bearings every 3 to 6 months depending upon the amount of use. Grease fitting is provided on the gear housing.

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.

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 Tool Co. service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

WARNING When servicing this Power Drive, only identical replacement parts should be used. Failure to follow these steps 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: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

For name and address of your nearest Independent Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Company at [phone] or http://www.ridgid.com

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Troubleshooting

WARNING: Always unplug power cord before servicing Power Drive.

PROBLEM			CAUSE			CORRECTION
Motor does not start			Power Drive unplugged			Plug into power source
			Fuse blown			Install new fuse
			Brushes do not touch armature			Check brushes, replace if worn
Motor sounds			Overload because of dull dies			Replace dies
overloaded			Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil			Use RIDGID thread cutting oil in adequate
						quantity
Sparks forming at motor			Bad contact between brushes and brush holder			Tighten the screws, make sure brush is pressed
						firmly onto commutator
			Brushes do not touch commutator properly			Replace worn brushes
			Brushes of different manufacture			Only use original brushes
			Sharp edge on brush			Break edge
Die head does not start			Dull or broken dies			Replace dies
threading			Machine running in wrong direction			Check setting of the direction switch
			Improperly set dies			Reset dies
Damaged Thread			Dull dies			Replace dies
			Dies not assembled in correct sequence			Put dies in correct sequence
			Low quality pipe			Make sure only pipe of good quality is used
			Bad quality or insufficient thread cutting oil			Use only RIDGID thread cutting oil in adequate
						quantity
Support arm turns while			Support arm feedscrew not tight			Tighten feedscrew
threading			Support arm jaws dirty			Clean with wire brush
			Support arm not square on pipe			Make sure sits square on pipe
Die heads cannot be			Burr has occurred at the spline end of the die head			Eliminate burr with file
changed properly

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