Set-Up And Operation; Installing Die Heads - RIDGID 700 Manual Del Operario

700 Power Drive
• Depress and hold the switch button. Inspect the
moving parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises
or any other unusual conditions. Release the switch.
If the machine does not operate correctly or any
unusual conditions are found, do not use the machine
until it has been repaired.
Reverse Rotation
Warning
Label
Forward Rotation
Figure 3 – Switch Position for Rotational Direction
8. Release the switch button and with dry hands unplug
the machine.

Set-up and operation

WARNING
Set up and operate the 700 Power drive according
to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury
from electric shock, entanglement, striking, crush-
ing and other causes, and to help prevent power
drive damage.
When threading 1" (25mm) or larger pipe, use sup-
port device to resist threading forces. use an appro-
priate support device per these instructions. Support
devices improve control and reduce the risk of strik-
ing, crushing, and/or other injuries.
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.
Properly support pipe. This will reduce the risk of
falling pipe, tipping and serious injury.
do not use a power drive without a properly oper-
ating switch button.
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
resulting in entanglement.
one person must control both the work process
and the switch button. do not operate with more
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Forward
Switch
Actuation
Reverse
Switch
Actuation
than one person. In case of entanglement, the oper-
ator must be in control of the switch.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting.
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.
If present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The power drives are
not explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry location for all equipment
and operator.
• Good ventilation. Do not use extensively in small,
enclosed areas.
• Properly wired electrical outlet of the correct voltage.
If in doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed
electrician.
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain
any potential sources of damage for the power
cord.
2. Inspect the pipe to be threaded and associated fittings
and confirm that the 700 Power Drive is a correct tool
for the job. See Specifications.
Equipment for other applications can be found in the
Ridge Tool catalog, online at RIDGID.com or by call-
ing Ridge Tool Technical Service in the U.S. and
Canada at (800) 519-3456
3. Make sure equipment to be used has been properly
inspected.
4. Properly prepare the pipe as needed. Make sure the
pipe is squarely cut and deburred. Pipe cut at an
angle can damage the dies while threading or cause
difficulty engaging the die head.
5. Make sure that pipe to be threaded is stable and
secured to prevent tipping during use. Use appropri-
ate pipe stands to support pipe length.
6. Check the level of RIDGID Thread Cutting Oil in the
RIDGID 418 oiler. Remove the chip tray and confirm
that the filter screen is clean and fully submerged in
oil. Replace or add oil if necessary. Place the 418
Oiler bucket under the pipe end to be threaded.

Installing die Heads

1. Make sure the power drive is unplugged from the out-
let.
2. Push 12-R Die Head or Adapter (see Optional Equip-
ment), spline end first, squarely into the Power Drive
until the spring-loaded drive pawls securely engage
the spline. (Figure 4). The die head or adapter can be
inserted into either side of the power drive. In some