RIDGID 300 Compact Manual do Operador

300 Power Drive• Français – 25 • Castellano – pág. 53WARNING!Read this Operator’s Manualcarefully before using thistool. Failure to understandand fol

Ridge Tool Company8Operating InstructionsFor Using Hand ToolsWARNINGDo not wear gloves or loose clothing when operat-ing Power Drive. Keep sleeves and

Ridge Tool Company9Reaming Pipe with Hand Reamer To prevent serious injury, do not use self-feeding spiral reamers with the 300 Power Drive.1. Flip th

Figure 8 – Threading with Hand Threader7. Depress and hold down the foot switch.8. Push the die head against the pipe using the palm ofthe right hand

Ridge Tool Company11Operating Instructionsfor Carriage-MountedPower Drive ToolsWARNINGDo not wear gloves or loose clothing when oper-ating Power Drive

Ridge Tool Company122. Extend reamer by pressing latch and sliding knobtoward pipe until latch engages.3. Check the directional switch to insure it is

size ranges: (1/8″), (1/4″ – 3/8″), (1/2″ – 3/4″) and (1″ – 2″). The1/8″ pipe dies are not available for left hand die head. Boltthreading requires a

Installing Dies in No. 815A Self-OpeningDie Head (Right Hand Only)NOTE! The No. 815 Self-Opening Die Head (Figure13) for right hand threads requires f

Ridge Tool Company15300 Power DriveFigure 14 – Checking Thread LengthNOTE! If a ring gauge is not available, a fitting can beused. This fitting should

Ridge Tool Company16300 Power DriveOversize Thread: For oversize (shallow thread) set head atbottom line on guide post. This line is marked (2T OVER).

Ridge Tool Company17Figure 19 – No. 141 Geared Threader Close-Coupled toPower DriveFigure 20 – No. 161 Geared Threader Close-Coupled toPower DriveThre

Ridge Tool CompanyiiTable of ContentsRecording Form for Machine Serial Number...

Ridge Tool Company18300 Power Drive5. 141 and 161 – Release foot switch when red STOPline appears on pinion sleeve (Figure 17).NOTE! RIDGID Geared Thr

No. 819 Nipple ChuckThe RIDGID No. 819 Nipple Chuck is designed for hold-ing short and close nipples or studs for threading. TheNo. 300 Power Drive sh

To prevent injury, remove wrench beforeturning on machine.6. Screw nipple (Figure 24)threaded on one end intoadapter by hand. Turn directional switch

Ridge Tool Company21Accessories for Threading by Close-Coupled MethodAccessories for Threading with Drive ShaftNOTE! See Ridge Tool catalog for listin

Ridge Tool Company22When servicing the Power Drive, only identical replace-ment parts should be used. Failure to follow these instruc-tions may create

300 Power DriveRecord Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.SerialNo.Model 300 Complete pictured above in

• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry thetools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cordaway from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.R

Ridge Tool Company3ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enablesbetter control of the tool in unexpected situations.• Use safety equipment. Al

Ridge Tool Company4Figure 1 – Locked Foot SwitchDescription, Specifications andStandard EquipmentDescriptionThe RIDGID Model 300 Power Drive is an ele

Ridge Tool Company5• 418 Oiler• 1 Gallon Nu-Clear Thread Cutting Oil• 32 TransporterMachine AssemblyWARNINGTo prevent serious injury, proper assembly

1. Make sure Power Drive is unplugged and the direc-tional switch is set to the OFF position (Figure 3).2. Clean the speed chuck jaws with a wire brus

• Stand facing the directional switch.• Use the foot switch with his left foot.• Have convenient access to the directional switch,tools and chucks wit