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600 Power Drive
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets but-
toned. Clothing can be caught resulting in entangle-
ment and serious injury.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
• Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials
such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Model 600 Power Drive is a double insu-
lated drive which provides power for threading pipe and
conduit. Forward and Reverse rotation can be selected
with a REV/FOR switch while ON/OFF is controlled by a
paddle switch that cuts off power when released.
The Power Drive is designed for use with the No. 11R
" – 1 " pipe). A manual oiling system is
Die Heads ( 1 / 1 /
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available to flood the work during the threading opera-
tions. The No. 601 Support Arm should be used to
secure the Power Drive and resist the torque devel-
oped during threading.

Specifications/Standard Equipment

Pipe and Conduit...........11-R Drop Head Die Heads:
1 /
Motor:
Type ............................Universal
Volts ............................115V Single Phase AC (220V
available) 50/60 HZ
Amps .............................15 amps
Watts .............................1020
Switches:
ON/OFF ......................Heavy Duty Paddle Type with
Safety Locking Device
Direction Change ........FOR/REV Switch
Gear Head.....................Die Cast Aluminum Housing,
Permanently Greased.
Length ...........................20" (51cm)
Weight ...........................12.5 lbs. (5.5 kg)
No. 601 Support Arm.....Absorbs Power Drive Torque
4
" - 1 " (3mm – 32mm)
1 /
8 4
Figure 1 – 600 Power Drive Dimensions
Model
Catalog
No. Description
No.
600
36902 115V Kit Less Die Head w/Case
600 115V
36912
36917 600 115V
600 220V
36932
600 220V
36937

Accessories

No. 11-R Die Heads (7)...
No. 418 Oiler .................Oiler with 1 gallon RIDGID
Carrying Case ...............For Power Drive and 6 Die

Power Drive Inspection

To prevent serious injury, inspect your Power Drive.
The following inspection procedures should be per-
formed on a daily basis:
1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged.
2. Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the
plug has been modified or if the cord is damaged, do
not use the Power Drive until the cord has been
replaced.
3. Inspect the Power Drive for any broken, missing,
misaligned or binding parts as well as any other con-
ditions which may affect the safe and normal opera-
tion of the tool. If any of these conditions are present,
do not use the Power Drive until any problem has
been repaired.
Ridge Tool Company
" – 1 " NPT w/Case
1 / 1 /
2 4
" – 1 " BSPT w/Case, Export
1 / 1 /
2 4
" – 1 " NPT w/Case, Export
1 / 1 /
2 4
" – 1 " BSPT w/Case, Export
1 / 1 /
2 4
", ", ", ",
1 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 3 /
8 4 8 2 4
Thread Cutting Oil
Heads
WARNING
Weight
kg
lb.
26 11,8
16,4
36
16,4
36
16,4
36
16,4
36
", 1", 1 "
1 /
4