RIDGID 700 manual Operation Instructions For Threading With Geared Threaders

No. 700 Portable Power Drive

Switch Button

No. 775 Support Arm

Pipe

No. 418 Oiler

Figure 5 – Threading 2” Pipe With Power Drive Positioned On Right Side Of Vise

Figure 6 – Threading Using Pipe Wrench As A Support Arm

5. Place Die Head over end of pipe.

WARNING To avoid serious injury, make sure Power Drive is correctly positioned on support arm (Figures 4, 5

&6). For right hand threads, Die Head will rotate clockwise (looking at the face of the Die Head). Forces developed by the threading torque will be in the opposite or counter- clockwise direction.

6.Simultaneously actuate the switch button and exert pressure against the Die Head with the palm of free hand to make sure thread is started. Apply plenty of thread cutting oil to the dies during threading. This will

reduce the torque required to thread and improve the thread quality.

7.Keep switch depressed until end of the pipe is even with edge of the dies and release the switch button.

8.Back off the Die Head from the threaded pipe by actuating the switch button in the reverse direction.

WARNING To avoid injury, hold onto the Power Drive handle firmly to resist handle forces developed while backing off the Die Head.

9.When dies clear the end of the pipe, grip the handle on top of the Power Drive and remove the Power Drive and Die Head from the pipe.

10.Remove the support arm from the pipe and the pipe from the vise.

WARNING To avoid injury, make sure long sections of pipe are supported at the end farthest away from the vise prior to removal.

11.Clean up any oil spills or splatter on the ground sur- rounding the vise and oiler.

Operation Instructions For

Threading With Geared

Threaders

WARNING

Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper- ating Power Drive. Keep sleeves and jackets but- toned. Do not reach across the geared threader.

Do not use this Power Drive if the switch is broken. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes from dirt and other foreign objects.

To prevent tipping, proper set-up of the Power Drive and Geared Threader is required. Follow instructions carefully.

Geared Threaders weigh 95 to 160 pounds. Two (2) persons should be used to lift these threaders.

Adjusting Nos. 141 And 161 Geared Threaders

Cam Plate (Pipe Size) Adjustment Procedure

1.Place threader on floor or workbench with drive shaft up.

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