•Do not
•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
Tool Use and Care
•Use clamp 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.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re- duce risk of starting tool accidentally.
•Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•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.
•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 maintained tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
•Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
•When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment 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.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using the RIDGID
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800)
Drain Cleaner Safety
•Wear gloves provided with the machine. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag or loose fitting cloth glove. Could become wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury.
•Do not overstress cables. Keep hand on the cable for control when machine is running. Overstressing cables may cause twisting, kinking and result in seri- ous injury.
•Position machine within three feet of inlet. Use Front Guide Hose or properly support exposed cable when it is difficult to locate the machine near the access or clean out. Greater distances can result in cable twisting, kinking or control problems.
•The
•Use foot switch to operate
•Keep hands away from rotating drum and guide tube. Do not reach into drum unless machine is un- plugged. Hand may be caught in the moving parts resulting in serious injury.
•Use kickstand during operation. The kickstand sta- bilizes machine to prevent tipping.
•Be careful when using the
•Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing in water. Will increase the risk of electrical shock.
•Wear safety glasses and rubber soled,
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