RIDGID 600 Operator's Manual page 8

600 Power Drive
NOTE! Installation can be made into either side of the
Power Drive.
Figure 2 – Installing No. 11-R Drop Head Die Head
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. 601 Support Arm on pipe so end of
torque arm is in line with end of the pipe (Figures 3
& 4).
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
support arm, hold onto the Power Drive firmly with
one hand to exert pressure against the handle forces
developed during threading.
Figure 3 – Using No. 601 Support Arm when threading
" pipe and larger
3 /
4
6
" in size without a
/
3
4
Ridge Tool Company
Pipe
Figure 4 – Positioning No. 601 Torque Arm in Line with
End of Pipe
5. Position the directional switch for the desired right or
left hand thread (Figure 5) .
CAUTION Change position of the directional switch
only when the motor is switched OFF.
A. Right Hand Thread
Figure 5 – Direction Change Switch/Die Head
Orientation.
6. Place Die Head over end of pipe.
To avoid serious injury, make sure Power
WARNING
Drive is correctly positioned on support arm. 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 counter-clock-
wise direction.
7. Simultaneously actuate the ON/OFF switch 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 (Figure 6) .
8. Keep ON/OFF switch depressed until end of the pipe
is even with edge of the dies and release the switch
button.
Torque Arm
B. Left Hand Thread