REED Power Drive 601 User manual

WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURETO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTION LISTED
INSIDE MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE,
AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
REED MANUFACTURING COMPANY
1425 West Eighth St. Erie, PA 16502 USA
PHONE: [phone] or 814-452-3691 Fax: [phone] or 814-455-1697
www.reedmfgco.com
601 Power Drive
Pipe Tools & Vises
Since 1896
• Automatize the pipe threading process
• Light-weight
• 601V (#05242) Safety Vise included
• New technology
• Dropheads available in sizes from
1/4” to 1 1/4”, order dropheads separately
• CSA and CE approved
The REED 601 Power Drive is a portable,
electric-motor-driven, heavy-duty power drive
which provides power for threading pipe and
conduit up to 1 1/4” in diameter.
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INSTRUCTIONS!
Catalog No. 601PD
Item Code #05240
Made in Spain

WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or
fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. Such
preventive measures reduce the risk of injury.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Electrical tools must be plugged into properly installed
outlets. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly installed.
2. Avoid contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is increased risk
of an electrical shock if your body is grounded.
3. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.
4. Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
5.When operating a power tool outside, use an extension
cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
6. Connect the tool to an AC power supply that matches the
name plate specifications. Incorrect voltage supply can
cause electrical shock or burns.
7. Use proper extension cords (see chart). Insufficient conduc-
tor size will cause excessive voltage drop, loss of power and
overheating.
MinimumWire Gauge for Cord Set
Nameplate
Amps TOTAL LENGTH (IN FEET)
0 - 25 26 - 50 51 - 100
0 - 6 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
6 -10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
10 - 12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
12 - 16 14 AWG 12 AWG
NOT
RECOMMENDED
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tions. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging tools in that have the switch ON invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool
ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Use clamp, vise, or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use any tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF.
Any tool that cannot be controlled by the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
4. 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.
5. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained persons.
6. 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.
7. 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 accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer of your model. Accessories that are suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
9. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
10. Keep handles dry and clean, free from oil and grease.
Clean handles allow better control of the tool.
SERVICE
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
repair personnel could result in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
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.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accesso-
ries. Accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION
The Operator’s Manual contains specific safety information and
instructions for your protection against serious injuries including:
• Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if clothing or
gloves get caught in moving parts.
•Electrical shock or burns from contact with wires, motor or other
power drive parts.
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• Impact injuries, including broken bones if machine tips over or
workpiece falls.
• Eye injuries, including being blinded by the workpiece or
workpiece chips.
Read and follow the safety labels on the
machine.
Know the location and functions of all controls before using the
tool.
Switch Safety
The MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH is for your safety. It lets
you shut off the motor by removing your finger. If clothing should
become caught in the tool, it will continue to wind up. Because
this tool has high torque, the clothing itself can bind around your
arm or other body parts with enough force to crush or break
bones. WARNING
WARNING: CLOTHING/GLOVES CAN BE CAUGHT IN
MOVING PARTS. FINGERS, HANDS, ARMS
OR OTHER BODY PARTS CAN BE
CRUSHED OR BROKEN.
• Do not wear gloves.
• Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned.
• Keep switch in working order.
• Use support vise when threading.
• Do not carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
TOOL SAFETY
1. The POWER DRIVE is made to thread pipe. Follow instruc-
tions in this Operator’s Manual on tool use. Other uses may
increase the risk of injury.
2. ALWAYS secure POWER DRIVE using the provided 601V
support vise (#05242). Do not use this POWER DRIVE
without the provided support vise. The support vise resists
torque developed during threading and prevents losing control
of the tool.
3. Do not use dull or damaged dies. Sharp cutting tools are
less likely to bind and tool is easier to control
4. Do not use if MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH is broken.
The purpose of the switch is to prevent injuries.
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DESCRIPTION, SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT
Description
The REED 601 Portable Power Drive is an electric-motor-driven,
heavy-duty power drive which provides power for threading pipe
and conduit up to 1 1/4” in diameter. The 601 is NOT designed to
turn geared threaders, tapping machines, or other equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS/
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Threading capacity
Pipe and Conduit: 1/4” through 1 1/4” right hand threads only.
Motor, Gears, Speed
• 115 Volts, AC (50 - 60 Hz), 750 Watt, double insulated.
• Momentary contact switch, spring return to OFF position.
• Mechanical forward/reverse switch; 25 RPM to thread and 60
RPM reverse.
• Spur gear reduction, bearing mounted shafts, gears packed in
grease.
• Gear case is cast aluminum. Motor housing and handle
are plastic.
• Vise is forged steel.
• Machine weight: 15 lbs (7 kg)
• Vise weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
• The 601V support vise (standard) is necessary for operation to
absorb power drive torque.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For threading with drophead die heads only.
WARNING: OPERATOR SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
1. Push die heads, small end first, squarely into power drive
opening until spring-loaded adapter pawls catch securely.
NOTE: Die head must be installed from the gear shifter side only.
2. Secure pipe in portable TriStand (Reed R450+ #02306) vise or
bench vise, if available.
WARNING: WHEN THREADING ANY SIZE PIPE,THE
SUPPLIED 601V SUPPORTVISE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED
AND SECURELY LOCKED ON PIPE BECAUSE OFTORQUE
DEVELOPED DURING THREADING.
3. Ensure at least 6” (150 mm) of exposed pipe. Position 601V
support vise on pipe so the end of the guide bar is about 1/2”
(13 mm) beyond the end of the pipe. Clamp the support vise
securely onto the pipe.
4. Slide the machine onto the guide bar and keep sliding to place
the die head over the end of the pipe. Make sure that the
reverse switch is in threading position. For right hand threads,
die head should rotate clockwise (looking at the face of the die
head).
NOTE: During threading, apply plenty of REED Threadguard
Cutting Oil to dies.
5. Simultaneously actuate switch button and exert
pressure against die head with palm of free
hand to make sure thread is started.
6. Keep switch button depressed until end of pipe
is even with edge of chaser, then release switch
button.
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WARNING: HOLD ON TO POWER DRIVE
HANDLE FIRMLY TO RESIST INITIAL
TORQUE WHILE BACKING OFF DIE HEAD.
7. After completion of the thread, and after the motor has stopped,
set the reverse switch in the reverse position and start the motor
again to back the die head off the pipe.
8.When dies clear the end of the pipe, grip handle on top of the
power drive and remove the power drive from the pipe. Release
the support vise and remove it as well.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG POWER CORD
BEFORE SERVICING POWER DRIVE.
NOTE: If any maintenance is required other than brush replace-
ment, take power drive to an authorized REED warranty repair
center or return to factory.
Motor Brush Replacement
Check motor brushes every 6 months or 250 working hours and
replace the brushes when worn to less than 1/4” (5 mm). When
checking the brushes for wear, also clean the brush holders with a
clean rag.
704 #50499
Lubrication
Send the machine to a Reed Authorized Service Center or the
Reed factory for greasing every 500 hours of use. It is best to blow
dust off the machine after work is over.
NOTE:
Power units for threading power drives are warranted
for a period of one year from date of purchase.
Contact Reed for details on repair/replacement.