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Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to
communicate  important  safety  information. This  section  is  provided  to  improve  under-
standing of these signal words and symbols.

This  is  the  safety  alert  symbol.  It  is  used  to  alert  you  to  potential  personal  injury  hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING  indicates  a  hazardous  situation  which,  if  not  avoided,  could  result  in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The op-
erator’s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equip-
ment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling
or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being crushed..

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

while  operating  a  power  tool.

Distrac -

tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded)  power  tools.

Unmodified

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.

Avoid  body  contact  with  earthed  or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radi-
ators,  ranges  and  refrigerators.

There

is an increased risk of electrical shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.

Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain  or
wet conditions. 

Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electrical shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the  power  tool.  Keep  cord  away  from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for out-

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085-003-980.10_REV. A

PEX-One Crimp Tool

General Power Tool
Safety Warnings 

WARNING

Read  all  safety  warnings,  instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instruc tions  listed  below  may  result  in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS 

AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

FUTURE REFERENCE!

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains operated (corded) or battery
operated (cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools

create  sparks  which  may  ignite  the  dust
or fumes.

Keep  children  and  by-standers  a way

NOTICE

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

* The text used in the General Power Tool Safety Warnings section of this manual is verbatim, as required, from the appli-
cable UL/CSA 62841-1 standard. This section contains general safety practices for many different types of power tools. Not
every precaution applies to every tool, and some do not apply to this tool.

Summary of Contents for PEX-One

Page 1: ...Crimp Tool PEX One Operator s Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com ...

Page 2: ...e risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radi ators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electrical shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or u...

Page 3: ...of fire when used with an other battery pack Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs Use of any oth door use Use of a cord suitable for out door use reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp loca tion is unavoidable use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protected sup ply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of elec tric shock Personal Safety Sta...

Page 4: ...ous injury er battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire When a battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to an other Shorting the battery terminals to gether may cause burns or a fire Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid...

Page 5: ...ded grip The tool head includes a die detent to allow dies to be quickly and easily changed A work light is supplied for better visibility and also to indicate the tool s status tool ON OFF temper ature out of range charge battery etc 5 085 003 980 10_REV A PEX One Crimp Tool Ridge Tool Company Elyria Ohio USA Electro Crimp Tool Model No PEX One Serial No Control Marking Description On Off Switch ...

Page 6: ...catalog for details on equipment supplied with specific tool cata log numbers Selection of appropriate materials and joining methods is the responsibility of the 6 085 003 980 10_REV A PEX One Crimp Tool Mode Light Description Action Active ON Tool ready for use If unused for 5 minutes tool will move into Standby Mode One brief flash Minimizes battery use Press and release Run Switch to return to ...

Page 7: ... nations Improper combinations can re sult in an incomplete or improper crimp which increases the risk of leaks equip ment damage and injury Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury from crushing electrical shock and other causes and to prevent tool damage 1 Confirm appropriate work area See Gen eral PowerTool Safety Warnings Operate in clear level stable dry location ...

Page 8: ... should come on See Work light sta tus chart for other tool conditions 3 Depress jaw lever to fully open jaws 4 Place dies squarely over fitting aligning the contour of die to fitting Release jaw lever so dies sit on fitting Figure 10 Improper tool alignment can result in an improper crimp cause leaks or damage tool Do not hang tool from fitting Figure 10 Tool Square to Fitting 5 Reconfirm that th...

Page 9: ...d people unfamiliar with the RIDGID PEX One Crimp Tool The Crimp tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintenance Instructions WARNING Make sure battery is removed from tool before performing maintenance or mak ing any adjustment Cleaning and Lubrication 1 After each use wipe any oil or dirt off the crimp tool and dies with a clean dry soft cloth 2 Check jaw lever operation with each ...

Page 10: ...its implementation into national legislation elec trical equipment that is no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner EC Declaration of Conformity The EC Declaration of Conformity 890 011 320 10 will accompany this manual as a sep arate booklet when required Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The term electromagnetic compatibility is taken to ...

Page 11: ...RIDGID logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co or RIDGID Inc in the U S and other countries All other trademarks belong to their respective holders 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com ...

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