Specific Safety Information; Power Drive Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - RIDGID 600-I Mode D'emploi

600-I/690-I Power Drives

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
power drives to reduce the risk of electrical shock
or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the machine for use by the opera-
tor.

Power Drive Safety

• Always use the support device provided with the
tool. Loss of control during operation can result in
personal injury.
• Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned while operating
the tool. Do not reach across the tool or pipe.
Clothing can be caught by the pipe or the tool resulting
in entanglement.
• Only one person must control the work process
and tool operation. Additional people involved in the
process may result in unintended operation and per-
sonal injury.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
• Do not wear gloves while operating the tool. Do
not reach across the tool or pipe. Gloves can be
caught by the pipe or the tool resulting in entanglement.
• Always firmly hold the power drive when threading
or backing die head off the pipe to resist threading
forces, regardless of support device use. This will
reduce the risk of striking, crushing and other injuries.
• Follow instructions on proper use of this machine.
Do not use for other purposes such as drilling
holes or turning winches. Other uses or modifying
this machine for other applications may increase the
risk of serious injury.
• Do not use this power drive if ON/OFF switch is
broken. This switch is a safety device that lets you
shut off the motor by releasing the switch.
• Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting
tools require less torque and the power drive is easier
to control.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of tool.
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• Only use RIDGID die heads with RIDGID Power
Drives Other die heads may not fit correctly in the
power drive increasing the risk of equipment dam-
age and personal injury.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID con-
tact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID ® Model 600-I and 690-I Power Drives are
double insulated drives that provide power for threading
pipe and conduit. Forward and Reverse rotation can be
selected with a slide switch while ON/OFF is controlled by
a two-step momentary contact switch.
The 600-I Power Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11-R
Drop Head Die Heads ( 1 / " – 1
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Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11-R Drop Head Die
Heads ( 1 / " – 2" pipe). An adapter is required for use of the
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690-I Power Drive with the
and the 1 1 / " – 2" sizes are held in the 690-I Power Drive
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using a Retaining Mechanism.
Warning
Label (120V)
Handle
Warning
Label (All)
Gear Housing
Figure 1 – Model 600-I Power Drive
® product:
1 / " pipe). The 690-I Power
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1 / " – 1 1 / " sizes. The adapter
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F/R
Brush
Switch
Cap
Handle
Cord
ON/OFF Switch
Serial Plate
Brush Cap
Motor
Fan Housing
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