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Tool and Work Area Set-Up
WARNING
To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the
Power Drive and work area is required. The fol-
lowing procedures should be followed to ensure
proper set-up of the tool.
1. Locate a work area that has the following:
• Adequate lighting
• No flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may
ignite.
• Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not
contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or
moving parts that may damage electrical cord.
• Dry place for operator. Do not use the Power Drive
while standing in water.
• Level ground for tristand vise and pipe stands.
2. Clean up the work area prior to setting up any equip-
ment. Always wipe up any oil that may have splashed
or dripped from the oiler to prevent slips and falls.
3. Plug the Power Drive into the electrical outlet making
sure to position the power cord along the clear path
selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the
outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.
To avoid electrical shock and electrical
fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or
does not meet the following requirements:
• The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used
outdoors.
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG
below 25′/12 AWG 25′ - 50′). If the wire thick-
ness is too small, the cord may overheat, melting
the cord’s insulation or causing nearby objects
to ignite.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all
electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands.
4. Check the Power Drive to insure it is operating prop-
erly.
• Depress the paddle switch and safety lock making
sure the Power Drive stops when releasing the
switch.
• Depress and hold the switch. Inspect the moving
parts for misalignment, binding, odd noises or any
other unusual conditions that may affect the safe
and normal operation of the tool. If such condi-
tions are present, have the Power Drive serviced.
• Flip the directional switch to the opposite direction.
Check that that Power Drive rotates in an opposite
direction.
Change position of the directional switch only
when motor is switched OFF.
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 bro-
ken. Always wear eye protection to protect eyes
from dirt and other foreign objects.
When threading pipe
3
/
4
″ or larger, use the No. 691
Support Arm to resist high handle force devel-
oped during threading.
Installation of Adapter
Adapter is required for
1
/
8
″ through 1
1
/
4
″ 11-R Die Heads.
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
No. 690 Portable Power Drive
WARNING
WARNING
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