300 Power Drive
Jaw Insert Replacement
Screw
Driver
Insert
To Remove
Figure 15 – Replacing Jaw Inserts
1. Place screwdriver in insert slot and turn 90 degrees
in either direction.
2. Place insert sideways on locking pin and press down
as far as possible.
3. Hold insert down firmly with screwdriver, turn until
teeth face up.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication is essential to trouble-free operation
and long life of Power Drive.
Grease main shaft bearings every 2 to 6 months depend-
ing upon amount of Power Drive use. Grease fittings are
provided on side base, one at each end of shaft. Use a
good grade of cup grease.
Motor Brush Replacement
1. Check motor brushes every six (6) months and re -
place when worn to less than
2. If communicator is worn, the outer dimension of the
communicator should be turned and the mica should
be undercut before replacing brushes. This should
only be done by qualified repair personnel.
Motor Replacement
1. Unplug motor receptacle from switch box.
2. Remove two (2) screws (E-891) holding motor.
3. Loosen back screw (E-4548) in body at neck of
motor and lift motor out.
Machine Storage
Motor-driven equipment must be kept
WARNING
indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the
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PRESS
DOWN
Locking
Teeth
Pin
To Replace
1
/
inch.
2
machine in a locked area that is out of reach of children
and people unfamiliar with power drives. This machine
can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Service and Repair
WARNING
Service and repair work on this Power Drive must be
performed by qualified repair personnel. Power Drive
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 the 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
E-Mail: rtctechservices@emerson.com
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