General Safety Information, Work Area Safety

1210 Oil-less Threading Machine

General Safety Information

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

•Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

•Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

•Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such as oil. Slippery floors invite accidents.

Electrical Safety

•Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qual- ified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding pro- vides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

Cover of

grounded outlet box

Grounding Prong

•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded.

•Don’t expose electrical tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.

•Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to 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.

•When operating a tool outside, use an outdoor ex- tension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec- trical shock.

•Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole re- ceptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Use of other extension cords will not ground the tool and increase the risk of electrical shock.

•Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop, and loss of power.

Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord

Nameplate			Total Length (in feet)
Amps			Total Length (in feet)
Amps

		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

•Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands. Reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious per- sonal injury.

•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- elry. 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.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be- fore plugging in. Plugging in tools that have the switch ON invites accidents.

•Remove adjusting keys 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.

•Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec- tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

2	Ridge Tool Company

1210 specifications

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