Installation Of Adapter; Threading With 11R Die Head - RIDGID 690 Operator's Manual

No. 690 Portable Power Drive
Operating Instructions For
Threading with 11-R Die Heads
WARNING
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating
Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned.
Do not use this Power Drive if switches are broken.
Always wear eye protection to protect eyes from
dirt and other foreign objects.
When threading pipe 3 /
4
Support Arm to resist high handle force developed
during threading.

Installation of Adapter

" through 1
Adapter is required for 1 /
8
Push Adapter into Power Drive until spring engages
securely (Figure 2) . Installation can be made from only
one side of the Power Drive.
Figure 2 – Installation of 11-R Die Head Adapter
Threading with 11-R Die Head
" - 2" 11-R Die Heads, push die heads, spline
1. For 1 1 /
2
end first, squarely into the Power Drive until the spring
engages securely (Figure 3) . For
Heads, push die heads into adapter spline end first,
until spring engages in notches.
NOTE! Installation can be made from only one side of
the Power Drive.
6
" or larger, use the No. 691
" 11-R Die Heads.
1 /
4
" - 1 " 11-R Die
1 / 1 /
8 4
Figure 3 – Installing No. 11-R Die Heads
2. If possible, secure the pipe in a portable tristand vise
or a bench vise.
WARNING
should also be supported with pipe stand.
3. Be sure the 418 Oiler is properly filled with RIDGID
Thread Cutting Oil. Position the oiler in front of the vise.
4. Position No. 691 Support Arm on pipe so end of
support arm is in line with end of the pipe (Figures 4
& 5) . Make sure jaws squarely contact pipe and tight-
en handle firmly to prevent slipping of the jaws.
WARNING
of the Power Drive, a support arm should be used when
" or larger pipe.
threading 3 /
4
When threading pipe less than
port arm, hold onto the Power Drive firmly with one hand
to exert pressure against the handle forces developed dur-
ing threading.
Support Arm
Figure 4 – Using No. 691 Support Arm When Threading
" Pipe and Larger
3 /
4
Ridge Tool Company
To prevent tipping, long lengths of pipe
To avoid serious injury from losing control
" in size without a sup-
3 /
4