are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating equipment may re-
sult in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate con-
ditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in unex-
pected situations.
Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment for your
application. The correct equipment will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it ON and
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-
ous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the batteries from the equipment before making
any adjustments, changing accessories or storing. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the equipment or these in-
structions to operate the equipment. Equipment can be dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, missing parts, breakage of parts and any other condi-
tion that may affect the equipment's operation. If damaged, have
the equipment repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained equipment
• Use the equipment and accessories in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working condi-
micro CD-100 Combustible Gas Detector
tions and the work to be performed. Use of the equipment for
operations different from those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manu-
facturer for your equipment. Accessories that may be suitable
for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used
with other equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows
for better control of the equipment.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Information
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the micro CD-
100 Combustible Gas Detector to reduce the risk of fire, ex-
plosion or other serious personal injury.
Keep this manual with the tool for use by the operator.
Combustible Gas Detector Safety
• High concentrations of combustible gases can cause ex-
plosions, fires, asphyxia and other hazards that could
cause serious personal injury or death. Know the character-
istics of the gas you are working with and use proper precau-
tions to avoid hazardous conditions.
Ridge Tool Company
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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