Pre-Operation Inspection; Set-Up And Operating Instructions; Removing/Installing Attachment - RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool Manual

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Daily before use, inspect your press tool and cor rect
any problems to reduce the risk of serious in jury
from electric shock, crushing injures, attachment
failure and other causes, and prevent tool damage.
1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the equipment,
especially the handles and controls. This aids inspec-
tion and helps to prevent the tool or controls from slip-
ping from your grip.
3. Inspect the press tool for:
• Proper assembly, maintenance and completeness.
• Any broken, worn, missing, misaligned or binding
parts. Confirm fabric loops are in good condition.
• Confirm attachment mounting pin moves smoothly
between the fully open and fully closed position
and locks into each. Confirm that the run switch
moves freely and does not bind or stick.
• Presence and readability of warning label (Figure 2).
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and nor-
mal operation.
Do not use the press tool until problems have been
repaired.
4. Inspect and maintain tool attachments per their instruc-
tions. Remove attachment from the tool. Confirm that
attachments are in good condition and clearly marked
as to use.
5 Inspect and maintain any other equipment being used
per its instructions to make sure it is functioning properly.
Set-Up And Operating
Instructions
WARNING
Keep your fingers and hands away from the tool
attachment during the press cycle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated in the
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attachment or tool or between the attachment,
work piece and other objects.
Large forces are generated during product use that
can break or throw parts and cause injury. Stand
clear during use and wear appropriate protective
equipment, including eye protection.
Use proper tool, attachment and fitting combina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an in -
complete connection, which increases the risk of
leaks, equipment damage and injury.
Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from crushing and other causes
and to prevent tool damage.
1. Confirm appropriate work area (See General Power
Tool Safety Warnings). Operate in a clear, level, sta ble,
dry location. Do not use tool while standing in water.
2. Inspect the work to be done and determine the cor-
rect RIDGID tool and attachment for the application
per their specifications. Using incorrect equipment for
an application can cause injury, damage the tool
and make incomplete connections.
3. Confirm all equipment has been inspected and set up
as directed in their instructions.

Removing/Installing Attachment

1. Remove battery from tool.
2. Unlock and open the attachment mounting pin by
slightly depressing the knob (1) and turning slightly
counter-clockwise (2). The pin is spring loaded and will
retract, control the pin movement. See Figure 6A.
3. If needed, Change Tool Configuration for the attach-
ment (Extended/Standard).
4. Insert appropriate attachment.
5. Fully close attachment mounting pin. Attachment
mounting pin must be fully closed to prevent tool
damage during use.
6. Inspect the gap between attachment and sleeve (See
Figure 6B ). Do not use tool if gap is greater than 0.39"
(10 mm).
Excessive gap between the attachment
WARNING
and sleeve can allow access to the tool rollers during
use. This increases the risk of crushing injuries. Do not use
Standard attachments with tool in Extended configuration.
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