Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Lubrication; Changing Dies In 12-R Die Heads - RIDGID Power Drive 700 Manual Del Usario

700 Power Drive
• Confirm that the application (such as operating or
exercising a valve) is free to turn, not jammed and that
the ends of travel are known. If the system jams or
goes solid during use, handle forces will increase
abruptly and significantly or the power drive may rotate.
• If using to exercise or operate valves or other equip-
ment, follow all equipment manufacturer instructions.
Do not overload the equipment.
• Use such that the 700 Power Drive reaction force
pulls away from the user.
• Release the switch button at any time to shut off the
power drive. Make sure that you are able to release the
switch button.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure that the switch button is released and
the machine is unplugged before performing any
maintenance or making any adjustments.
Maintain tool according to these procedures to
reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
entanglement and other causes.

Cleaning

1. After each use, empty the threading chips from the
418 Oiler chip tray and wipe out any oil residue.
2. Wipe off any oil, grease, chips or dirt from the power
drive, including the handles and controls.
3. Wipe off any oil, grease or dirt from the support arm.
If required, clean the support arm jaws with a wire
brush.
4. Remove chips and dirt from die heads.

Lubrication

Use grease gun to add a Lithium EP (Extreme Pressure)
grease through the grease fittings provided on the gear
housing (see Figure 1) every 3 to 6 months, depending on
usage of machine.

Changing dies in 12-R die Heads

A variety of dies are available for installation in RIDGID 12-
R Die Heads. See catalog for availability.
1. Remove the four screws (4), cover plate (2) and dies
(3) from die head.
2. Insert new dies into slots, numbered edge (1,2,3,4)
up. Numbers on the dies must correspond with those
on the die head slots. Always replace dies as a set.
10
3. Install the cover plate (2) and screws (4) and lightly
tighten the screws.
4. Screw a threaded pipe end into the dies until they
begin to thread. This forces stop on dies "B" outward
against lug "A" on cover plate and properly sets the
size.
5. Tighten the four screws securely. Remove the thread-
ed pipe and make a test cut.
Screws
2
A
Cover
(Throat in Down Position)
Up
Dies
3
1 Die Head
Figure 12 – Installing Dies in Die Head

Replacing Brushes in Motor

Check motor brushes every 6 months. Replace when
worn to less than ¼" (6 mm).
Figure 13 – Brush Installation
1. Unplug the machine from power source.
2. Unscrew brush caps. Remove and inspect brushes.
Replace when worn to less than ¼" (6 mm). Inspect
the commutator for wear. If excessively worn, have
tool serviced.
3. Re-install brushes/install new brushes.
4. Run the unit at idle for 15 minutes in the forward
direction followed by 15 minutes in the reverse direc-
tion to seat new brushes to the commutator before
use.
3
2
B
4
Threaded Pipe
940-707-010.10_REV. F