Power Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Power Drive Safety - RIDGID 690 Operator's Manual

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in
the OFF position before plugging in. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging
in power tools that have the switch ON invites acci-
dents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the power tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of these
devises can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power Tool Use and Care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
• Do not use the power tool if switch does not turn
it ON and OFF. Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
No. 690 Portable Power Drive
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

Specific Safety Information

Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the 690 Power Drive. Failure to understand and fol-
low the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Power Drive Safety

• The Power Drive is made to turn threaders. Follow
instructions in this Operator's Manual on proper
use when threading. Other uses may increase the
risk of serious injury.
• When threading
Drive using the No. 691 Support Arm. Hold Power
Drive firmly. If the Power Drive cannot be secured
by a Support Arm, use other mechanical means.
These support mechanisms resist high handle forces
developed during use and prevent losing control of the
tool.
– Only use the aluminum gear case to secure the
power drive. Using the motor housing or handle
may result in damaging or breaking these parts.
• Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting
tools require less torque and the Power Drive is easi-
er to control.
• 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 wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-
ating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets but-
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