RIDGID 700 User Manual
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No. 700 Portable Power Drive
Ridge Tool Company
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ...........................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Power Drive Safety .....................................................................................................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................4
Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................4
Power Drive Inspection.................................................................................................................................................5
Tool and Work Area Set-Up..........................................................................................................................................5
Operating Instructions For Threading With Drop Head Die Heads ..........................................................................6
Operation Instructions For Threading With Geared Threaders ................................................................................7
Adjusting Nos. 141 and 161 Geared Threaders .........................................................................................................8
Cam Plate (Pipe Size) Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................8
Thread Size Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................................8
Changing Posts For Straight Or Tapered Threads .....................................................................................................8
Changing Die Set........................................................................................................................................................9
Threading With Geared Threaders .............................................................................................................................9
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance Instructions
Motor Brush Replacement ........................................................................................................................................10
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................10
Tool Storage ................................................................................................................................................................10
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................................12
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover