Service; Specific Safety Information; Switch Safety; Tool Safety - RIDGID 600 Manual Del Usuario

No. 600 Portable Power Drive
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
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of the reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool's opera-
tion. If damaged, 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. 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 mainte-
nance performed by unqualified repair personnel
could result in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
"Maintenance Section" of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow mainte-
nance instructions may create a risk of electrical
shock or injury.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools.
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio, U.S.A.

Specific Safety Information

The Operator's Manual contains specific safety infor-
mation and instructions for your protection against
serious injuries including:
• Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if
clothing or gloves get caught in moving parts;
• Electric shock or burns from contact with wires, motor
or other power drive parts;
• Impact injuries, including broken bones if tool is
dropped or workpiece falls; and
• Eye injuries, including being blinded by the cable or
thrown debris.
Read and follow the safety labels on machine.
Know the location and functions of all controls
before using either tool.

Switch Safety

The
MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH
It lets you shut OFF the motor by removing your fin-
ger. If clothing should become caught in the power
drive, it will continue to wind up. Because the power
drive has high torque, the clothing itself can bind
around your arm or other body parts with enough
force to crush or break bones.
WARNING
W : C /
ARNING LOTHING GLOVES CAN BE CAUGHT IN
MOVING PARTS
OTHER BODY PARTS CAN BE CRUSHED OR
.
BROKEN
• D
o not wear gloves.
• K
eep sleeves and jacket buttoned.
•
Keep switch in working order.
• U
se support arm when threading.
• D
o not carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
• M
ake sure the switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in power cord.

Tool Safety

1. The power drive is made to thread and cut
pipe or bolt. Follow instructions in Opera-
is for your safety.
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INGERS HANDS ARMS OR
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