RP 380 Press Tool
Ridge Tool Company
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Daily before use, inspect your press tool and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury 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 inspection and helps to
prevent the tool or controls from slipping 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. See figure 2.
Any other condition which may prevent safe and normal operation.
Do not use the press tool until any problems have been repaired.
4.
Inspect and maintain tool attachments per their instructions. 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.
Setup and Operation 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 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 combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete joint, which
increase the risk of leaks, equipment damage and injury.
Follow setup and operation instructions to reduce the risk of injury from crushing and other causes and to prevent tool
damage.
1.
Confirm have appropriate work area (See General Power Tool Safety Warnings). Operate in clear, level, stable, dry
location. Do not use tool while standing in water.
2.
Inspect work to be done and determine correct 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.
Rotate attachment mounting pin 180° to unlock and fully open (Figure 6). Remove attachment.
3.
If needed, Change Tool Configuration for the attachment (Long / Standard).