RIDGID 11-R, Manual

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999-995-242.10_REV A
11
760 FXP Power Drive
support arm may not be able to be used because of
space constraints.
a. If possible, remove the pipe and thread in a vise.
If this cannot be done, other support devices must
be used to help resist threading forces, such as
placing the power drive gear housing or alumi-
num body against an adjacent structural member
(examples include walls, beams and joists). This
requires that the pipe and surroundings be able to
withstand the weight of the tool and the threading
forces. It may be necessary to add temporary or
permanent pipe supports or structural elements.
b. For right hand threads, die head will rotate clock-
wise (looking at the face of the Die Head). Forces
developed by the threading torque will be in the op-
posite or counter-clockwise direction. Rotation and
force will be reversed for left hand threads. Make
sure that the support device is set up to properly
absorb the threading force.
c. Do not place the power drive handle, plastic body,
or battery against adjacent structural members to
react threading forces, as this may cause power
drive damage.
d. Keep power drive against the structural member
and do not place fingers or hands between the
power drive and the structural member. When
backing die head off thread, always firmly hold
the power drive to resist forces from breaking the
thread chips. These steps will reduce the risk of
striking, crushing and other injuries. The ON/OFF
switch can be released at any time to shut OFF the
power drive.
Always firmly hold the power drive when threading or
backing die head off pipe to resist forces, regardless of
support device use. This will reduce the risk of striking,
crushing and other injuries. The ON/OFF switch can be
released at any time to shut off the power drive.
Installing/Removing Battery
10. With dry hands, insert a fully charged battery into the
power drive. The Tool Status Lights will illuminate. See
Figure 4.
The tool has a latch to securely grip the battery. The
latch will engage with a sound when the battery is
inserted. Confirm by lightly pulling on the battery and
ensure that it does not separate from the tool.
To remove the battery, depress the latch and slide the
battery out of the tool.
Figure 12 – Battery Latch
Threading
11. Position the die head over the pipe end and support
the power drive as directed in the Resisting Threading
Forces Section.
12. Simultaneously actuate the ON/OFF switch and push
against the Push Pad or die head cover plate with the
palm of free hand to start the thread
(see Figure 13) .
The LED Work Light will illuminate when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed. For applications requiring use of
the 11-R Adapter (for 1/8" through 1¼" Die Heads),
only push on the die head cover plate.
Figure 13A – Starting the Thread Using the Die Head
Cover Plate
Latch