Ridgid Ridgid Hand-Held Power Drive Pipe Threader 690-I 690-I

WARNING! Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is released and the machine is unplugged before performing any maintenance or making any adjustments. Maintain tool according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, entanglement and other causes.

Empty the threading chips from the 418 Oiler chip tray and wipe out any oil residue.

Wipe off any oil, grease, chips or dirt from the power drive, including the handles and controls. Clean the 690-I retaining mechanism.

Wipe off any oil, grease or dirt from the support arm. If required, clean the support arm jaws with a wire brush.

Remove chips and dirt from die heads.

Sign off on the cleaning procedure

Warning: Unplug the machine from power source before starting the procedure

Measure the length of the brushes

Inspect the commutator for wear

If excessively worn, have tool serviced

Re-install brushes/install new brushes and securely tighten the brush caps

Run the unit at idle for 15 minutes in the forward direction followed by 15 minutes in the reverse direction to seat the brushes to the commutator before use

Sign off on the motor brushes replacement

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off before starting the procedure

Remove the four screws from cover and remove the cover plate

Remove the old dies from the die head

Insert new dies into slots – numbered edge up. Numbers on the dies must correspond with those on the die head slots. Always replace dies as a set

Replace the cover plate and tighten the four screws lightly

Place die head on already threaded pipe until dies begin to thread. This forces stop on dies outward against lugs on cover plate and properly sets the size

Tighten the four screws securely. Remove the threaded pipe and make a test cut

Sign off on the die change procedure