RIDGID RT-175 manual Tool Inspection, Tool and Work Area Set-Up, Operating Instructions

Model RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun

Tool Inspection

WARNING

To prevent serious injury, inspect your electric soldering gun. The following procedures should be followed.

1.Make sure soldering gun is unplugged and the control switches are in the OFF position (Figure 2).

2.Inspect the power cord and plug for damage. If the plug has been modified, is missing the grounding prong or if the cord is damaged, do not use the tool until the cord has been replaced.

3.Inspect the cables and carbon tips for damage (Figure 2). If cable or tips are damaged, do not use the sol- dering gun until they are replaced. Only use soldering sleeves and carbon tips provided with the unit. Incorrect sleeves or tips may result in overheating of the wires.

4.Clean any oil, grease or dirt from handles, controls and clamps.

5.Inspect the soldering gun for any broken or missing parts as well as damage to the metal enclosure. If any of these conditions are present, do not use the tool until any problem has been repaired.

WARNING Do not operate unit with electrical box cover removed.

Tool and Work Area Set-Up

WARNING

To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the tool and work area is required. The following pro- cedures should be followed to set-up the Soldering Gun.

1.Check work area for:

• Adequate lighting

•15 Amp grounded electrical outlet.

•Clear path to the electrical outlet that does not contain any sources of heat or oil, sharp edges or moving parts that may damage electrical cord.

•Dry place for tool and operator. Do not use the tool while standing in water.

•Flammable liquids, vapors, dust or any combustible materials that may ignite.

2.Position RT-175 Soldering Gun near the copper tub- ing that is to be soldered.

3.Make sure ON/OFF switch is OFF and uncoil cable completely from carrying case.

4.When plugging the Soldering Gun into the electrical outlet, making sure to position the power cord along the clear path selected earlier. If the power cord does not reach the outlet, use an extension cord in good condition.

WARNING To avoid electric shock and electrical fires, never use an extension cord that is damaged or does not meet the following requirements:

•The cord has a three-prong plug similar to shown in Electrical Safety section.

•The cord is rated as “W” or “W-A” if being used outdoors.

•The cord has sufficient wire thickness (14 AWG below 25′/12 AWG 25-50′). If the wire thickness is too small, the cord may overheat, melting the cord’s insulation or causing nearby objects to ignite.

WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To reduce risk of electrical shock, keep all elec- trical connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

Carbon tips and sleeves become hot during use. Avoid contact with skin as burns can result.

Keep carbon tips and sleeves away from com- bustible materials or articles that can be dam- aged by heat.

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