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No. 690 Portable Power Drive
Ridge Tool Company
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• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one
tool may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
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
Department 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
3
/
4
″ or larger pipe, secure Power
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.
Resists high handle forces developed during use and
prevents 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-
toned. Clothing can be caught, resulting in entangle-
ment and serious injury.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Model 690 Power Drive is a double insu-
lated drive which provides power for threading pipe,
conduit, and rod (bolt stock). Forward and Reverse
rotation can be selected with a REV/FOR switch while
ON/OFF is controlled by a paddle switch that cuts off
power when released.
The Power Drive is designed to use RIDGID 11R Drop
Head Die Heads (
1
/
8
″ – 2″ pipe). An adapter is required
for the
1
/
8
″ – 1
1
/
4
″ sizes. The manual 418 Oiling System
is available to flood the work during the threading oper-
ations. The No. 691 Support Arm should be used to
secure the Power Drive and resist high handle forces
developed when threading
3
/
4
″ or larger pipe with drop
head die heads.
Specifications/Standard Equipment
Pipe ...............................11R Drop Head Die Heads:
1
/
2
″ - 2″ (3mm – 50mm)
Motor:
Type ..............................Universal
Volts ..............................115V Single Phase AC,
50-60 HZ
Amps .............................12 amps
Watts .............................1400