RIDGID 690 - Manual (Page 9)

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6. Place Die Head over end of pipe and insert post of
support arm through hole in gear case.
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
(counter-clockwise) direction.
7. Simultaneously actuate the ON/OFF switch and exert
pressure against the Die Head with the palm of free
hand to assist in starting thread. 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 7).
8. Keep ON/OFF switch depressed until end of the pipe
is even with edge of the dies. Release the switch
button.
Figure 7 – Threading Pipe and Applying Oil
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.
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.
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from power
source before performing maintenance or making
any adjustments.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace brush-
es when they are worn to less than
1 /
4
″
.
Accessories
Only the following RIDGID products have
been designed to function with the 690 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
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 Dies.
Tool Storage
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.
No. 690 Portable Power Drive
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Catalog No. Description
10883 418 Oiler with 1 Gallon of NU-Clear Thread Cutting Oil
43292 691 Support Arm
41620 Gearhead Motor Grease
39187 Adapter for 11-R
72037 460 Tristand Chain Vise
WARNING
WARNING
Support Arm Post Passes
Through Gear Case