Standard Equipment; Pre-Operation Inspection - RIDGID 700 Manual Del Operario

Gear Head .................Die Cast Aluminum, Spur Gear
Reduction Face Gear Drive,
Spring-Loaded Adapter Pawls,
Hardened Steel Spindle Gear
Dimension:
Length ......................28¼" (717 mm)
Width........................6 1 /
16
Height.......................7 13 /
Weight .......................25 lbs. (11 kg)

Standard equipment

The Model 700 Power Drive comes with the following
items:
• 700 Power Drive
• Torque arm
• Operator's Manual
The 700 Power Drive machine serial number plate is
located on the bottom of motor housing. The last 4 digits
indicate the month and year of the manufacture. (12 =
month, 15 = year).
Figure 2 – Machine Serial Number
NOTI E Selection of appropriate materials and instal-
lation, joining and forming methods is the responsibility of
the system designer and/or installer. Selection of improp-
er materials and methods could cause system failure.
Stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials
can be contaminated during installation, joining and form-
ing. This contamination could cause corrosion and pre- mature failure. Careful evaluation of materials and methods
for the specific service conditions, including chemical and
temperature, should be completed before any installation
is attempted.
" (154 mm)
" (198 mm)
16
700 Power Drive

Pre-operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your
700 Power drive and correct
any problems to reduce the risk
of serious injury from electric
shock, crushing injuries and
other causes and prevent power drive damage.
1. Make sure that the power drive is unplugged.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the power drive and
support device, including the handles and controls.
This aids inspection and helps prevent the machine
or control from slipping from your grip.
3. Inspect the power drive for the following:
• Damage or modification to the cord and plug.
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Damaged, misaligned or binding parts.
• Proper operation of switch. Confirm that it cycles
smoothly and does not stick.
• Presence and readability of warning labels (Figure
3).
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and
normal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the power
drive or support device until the problems have been
repaired.
4. Inspect support arm. Make sure gripping teeth are
clean and in good condition. Teeth can be cleaned
with a wire brush.
5. Inspect the cutting edges of the dies for wear, defor-
mation, chips or other issues. Dull or damaged cutting
tools increase the amount of force required, produce
poor quality threads and increase the risk of injury.
6. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being
used per its instructions to make it is sure functioning
properly.
7. Following the Set-Up and Operation instructions,
check the power drive for proper operation.
• Depress and release the switch for FORWARD
rotation and repeat for REVERSE rotation as shown
in Figure 3. Confirm that the power drive rotates as
shown in Figure 3 and that the switch controls the
machine operation.
Allow the power drive to come to a complete stop
before reversing the direction with the switch button.
This will reduce the risk of power drive damage.
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