No. 690 Portable Power Drive
Threading with 11-R Die Head
" - 2" 11-R Die Heads, push die heads, spline
1. For 1
1
/
2
end first, squarely into the Power Drive until the spring
engages securely (Figure 3). For
Heads, push die heads into adapter spline end first,
until spring engages in notches.
NOTE! Installation can be made from only one side of
the Power Drive.
Figure 3 – Installing No. 11-R Die Heads
2. If possible, secure the pipe in a portable tristand vise
or a bench vise.
To prevent tipping, long lengths of pipe
WARNING
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.
4. Position No. 691 Support Arm on pipe so end of
support arm is in line with end of the pipe (Figures 4
& 5). Make sure jaws squarely contact pipe and
tighten handle firmly to prevent slipping of the jaws.
To avoid serious injury from losing control
WARNING
of the Power Drive, a support arm should be used when
" or larger pipe.
threading
/
3
4
When threading pipe less than
port arm, hold onto the Power Drive firmly with one hand
to exert pressure against the handle forces developed dur-
ing threading.
6
" - 1
" 11-R Die
1
/
1
/
8
4
" in size without a sup-
3
/
4
Ridge Tool Company
Support Arm
Figure 4 – Using No. 691 Support Arm When Threading
" Pipe and Larger
3
/
4
Pipe
Support Arm
Figure 5 – Positioning No. 691 Support Arm In Line with
End of Pipe
5. Position the directional switch for the desired right or
left hand thread (Figure 6).
Change position of the directional switch only
CAUTION
when the motor is switched OFF.
CLOCKWISE
A. Right Hand Thread ON
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
A. Right Hand Thread OFF
Figure 6 – Direction Change Switch/Die Head Orientation
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
B. Left Hand Thread ON
CLOCKWISE
B. Left Hand Thread OFF