Resisting Threading Forces - RIDGID 760 FXP Power Drive Manual

760 FXP Power Drive
FORWARD
REVERSE
Figure 9 – Forward/Reverse Slide Switch/Die Head
Orientation
8. Make sure that pipe to be threaded is stable and se-
cured to prevent tipping during use. Use appropriate
pipe stands to support pipe length.
9. If using the 418 Oiler, check the level of RIDGID
Thread Cutting Oil. Remove the chip tray and confirm
that the filter screen is clean and fully submerged in
oil. Replace or add oil if necessary. Place the 418
Oiler bucket under the pipe end to be threaded.
If using Aerosol Oil, check the threading oil quantity
in cans. Make sure that there is enough oil for thread-
ing operation.

Resisting Threading Forces

Using the supplied support arm:
a. Always use the supplied support arm unless it
can't be used because of space or other con-
straints. The support arm clamps to the pipe and
helps to resist the threading forces.
b. Position the support arm on pipe, so end of sup-
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REVERSE
FORWARD
port arm aligns with end of pipe and top of support
arm is horizontal (Figure 10). This properly places
the support arm for threading and prevents thread-
ing oil from entering the Power Drive Housing (Fi-
gure 11).
c. Make sure that the support arm jaws are squarely
aligned with the pipe and securely tighten the sup-
port arm handle.
Figure 10A – Positioning the Support Arm
Aligned
Figure 10B – Positioning the Support Arm
Figure 11 – Proper Orientation of the 760 FXP Power Drive
When support arm can't be used:
When threading pipe in place or similar application, the
Horizontal
Support
Arm
Support
Arm
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