918-I Heavy Duty Roll Grooving Machine
Ridge Tool Company
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Tool Use and Care
• 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.
• Disconnect plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-
duce risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• 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.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. This allows for better control of the tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
the Roll Groover. Failure to understand and follow
the contents of this manual may result in electrical
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Foot Switch Safety
Using this machine without a foot switch increases the
risk of serious injury. A foot switch provides better control
by letting 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 clothing itself can bind around
your arm or other body parts with enough force to crush or
break bones.
Roll Groover Safety
• Roll Groover is made to groove pipe and tubing.
Follow instructions in Operator’s Manual on ma-
chine uses. Other uses may increase the risk of injury.
• Keep hands away from grooving rolls. Do not wear
loose fitting gloves when operating unit. Fingers
could get caught between grooving and drive rolls.
• Keep guards in place. Do not operate the groover
with guard removed. Exposure to grooving rolls may
result in entanglement and serious injury.
• Set-up groover on a flat, level surface. Be sure
the groover and stands are stable. Will prevent tip-
ping of the unit.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Keep sleeves and
jackets buttoned. Do not reach across the ma-
chine or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe
resulting in entanglement and serious injury.
• Do not use this Roll Groover without a foot switch.
Foot switch is a safety device to prevent serious injury.
• Properly support pipe with pipe stands. Use two
pipe stands to groove pipe over recommended
minimum lengths. Prevents tipping of the unit.
• When grooving pipe, keep hands away from the
end of the pipe. Do not reach inside pipe end. Will
prevent being cut on sharp edges and burrs.
• Lock foot switch when not in use.
(See Figure 1.)
Avoids accidental starting.
Figure 1 – Locked Foot Switch
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications,
Standard Equipment and
Accessories
Description
The RIDGID 918-I Roll Groover forms rolled grooves in
steel, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC pipe and copper
WARNING