Figure 6 – Threading Pipe and Applying Oil
9. Back off the Die Head from the threaded pipe, revers-
ing the directional switch and actuating the ON/OFF
switch.
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Hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly
to resist handle forces developed while backing off the
Die Head.
10. When dies clear the end of the pipe, grip the handle
on top of the Power Drive and remove the Power
Drive and Die Head from the pipe.
11. Remove the support arm from the pipe and the pipe
from the vise.
To avoid injury, make sure long sections
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of pipe are supported at the end farthest away from
the vise prior to removal.
12. Clean up any oil spills or splatter on the ground sur-
rounding the vise and oiler.
Accessories
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Only the following RIDGID products have been designed
to function with the 600 Power Drive. Other accessories
designed for use with other tools may become haz-
ardous when used on this Power Drive. To prevent
serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.
Accessories For Power Drive
Model No.
Description
418
Oiler with 1 Gallon of NU-Clear Thread Cutting Oil
601
Support Arm
—
Carrying Case
—
Gearhead Motor Grease
NOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for listing of 11-R Die
Heads, Pipe Supports, Vises and Thread Cutting
Oil. No. 11-R Die Heads use 12-R replacement
Dies.
Maintenance Instructions
Make sure machine is unplugged from power source
before performing maintenance or making any
adjustment.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 6 months and replace brush-
es when they are worn to less than
Tool Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept indoors or well
covered in rainy weather. Store the Power Drive in a
locked area that is out of reach of children and people
unfamiliar with power drives. This power tool can cause
serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
Service and repair work on this Power Drive must be per-
formed by qualified repair personnel. Tool should be
taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by
Ridge service facilities are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
When servicing this Power Drive, only identical replace-
ment parts should be used. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may create a risk of electrical shock or other serious
injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool Com-
pany at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.RIDGID.com.
Ridge Tool Company
600 Power Drive
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