RIDGID 760 FXP Power Drive Manual page 14

760 FXP Power Drive
Figure 13B – Starting the Thread Using the Push Pad
Do not wear gloves, jewelry or use a rag while push-
ing– this increases the risk of entanglement and
injury. Once the dies engage the pipe, threads will be
cut as the dies pull themselves onto the end of the
pipe.
Always firmly hold the power drive handle to resist
the handle forces. Support devices can slip and allow
the power drive to move. The ON/OFF switch can be
released at any time to shut off the power drive.
13. Stop pushing on push pad or die head cover plate and
apply a generous quantity of RIDGID Thread Cutting
Oil to the area being threaded. This will lower threading
torque, improve thread quality and increase die life
(see Figure 14).
The power drive will stop if the tool rotates quickly, ex-
ceeding a predetermined angle. If the tool is stopped
for this reason, remove the tool from the pipe,
properly support the power drive per the Resisting
Threading Forces section and continue operation.
Figure 14 – Threading Pipe
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14. The power drive will alert the user when the die head
is approaching the end of a typical thread for most
pipe sizes/types. The lower LED of the Tool Status
Lights will blink green, and the LED work light will
vary intensity to indicate that the user has threaded
for about 8-9 rotations based on size and signals that
the user should pay closer attention to the die head
area as the completion of the thread is nearing; this is
not meant to indicate that the thread is complete. This
feature is useable on
will not illuminate for smaller threads. See Figure 4.
The power drive is equipped with LED Work Lights to
improve visibility to the die head area while threading.
Depress the ON/OFF switch until the end of the pipe
is even with edge of the dies and release the switch.
Let the power drive come to a complete stop. The
Figure 15 – Pipe Even with Edge of Dies
15. Reverse the Forward/Reverse Slide Switch and actu-
ate the ON/OFF switch to remove Die Head from the
threaded pipe. Hold onto the power drive handle firmly
to resist the handle forces developed while backing off
the Die Head.
Change position of the Forward/Reverse Slide
NOTICE
Switch only when the ON/OFF switch is released. Allow
the power drive to come to a complete stop before revers-
ing the direction with the Slide Switch. This will reduce the
risk of power drive damage.
16. Release the ON/OFF switch and remove the power
drive with Die Head from the pipe.
17 . With dry hands, remove battery from the power drive.
18. Wipe oil and debris off the threads and out of the die
head, taking care not to cut yourself on sharp debris
or edges. Clean up any oil spills in the work area.
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