Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Foot Switch Safety (European Models Only) - RIDGID 1233 Manual Del Operador

1233 Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.

Tool Use and Care

1. Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is un-
stable and may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acci-
dentally.
5. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
9. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.
10. Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
11. Store tools in dry place. Such measures reduce
the risk of electrical shock.

Service

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unau-
thorized parts or failure to follow maintenance in-
structions may create a risk of electrical shock or
injury.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained tools.

Specific Safety Information

The Operator's Manual contains specific safety infor-
mation and instructions for your protection against seri-
ous injuries including:
• Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if
clothing or gloves get caught in moving parts;
• Electrical shock or burns from contact with wires,
motor or other power drive parts;
• Impact injuries, including broken bones if machine
tips over or workpiece falls;
• Eye injuries, including being blinded by the work-
piece or workpiece chips.
Read and follow safety labels on machine!
of all controls before using this tool.
Foot Switch Safety
(European Models Only)
The foot switch is for your safety. It lets you SHUT
OFF the motor by removing your foot. If clothing
should become caught in the machine, it will con-
tinue to wind up, pulling you into the machine.
Because the machine has high torque, the cloth-
ing itself can bind around your arm or other body
parts with enough force to crush or break bones.
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