RIDGID RT-175 manual Maintenance, Accessories, Tool Storage, Carbon Tip Replacement

Model RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun

Figure 7 – Soldering with Carbon Tips Contacting Fitting

Maintenance

WARNING

Make sure unit is unplugged from power source before performing maintenance or repairs.

CAUTION The carbon tips are brittle. Care should be taken when handling them. Do not over-torque and use wrenches only when needed – otherwise, make every- thing “finger tight”.

Carbon Tip Replacement

The carbon tips will wear down as the RT-175 is used. They should be inspected before each use and replaced before the threaded studs begin to show through.

1.Unplug the RT-175.

2.Hold the lock nut and back-off the carbon tip by turn- ing it counter-clockwise (Figure 8).

Figure 9 – Cleaning Threaded Stud

3.Clean threads of the threaded stud with a wire brush to ensure good contact with the new carbon tips (Figure 9). Burned threaded studs will not pro- duce good contact and will not heat properly. Replacement threaded studs are also available if they are damaged.

4.Never apply torque to the insulated handles because you can crack the plastic material.

Accessories

Only the following RIDGID products have been designed to function with the RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun. Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may become hazardous when used on the RT-175. To prevent serious injury, use only the accessories listed below.

	Catalog No.
Carbon Tips	39966
Threaded Studs	39976

Tool Storage

WARNING Electrical equipment must be kept indoors or well covered in rainy weather. Store the tool in a locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with an Electric Soldering Gun. This tool can cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.

Figure 8 – Removing Carbon Tips

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