RIDGID R849, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2
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General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3
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Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
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Safety Rules for Charger .................................................................................................................................................4
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Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
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Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
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Assembly .........................................................................................................................................................................8
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Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
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Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 12-13
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Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................15
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Customer Service Information .......................................................................................................................................16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This worklight has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate worklight in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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A battery operated worklight with integral batteries
or a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery.
A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery.
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Use battery operated worklight only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
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Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
R849 130252004, 130254003 140276001,140276002,
130254007 140276003, or 140276004
WORKLIGHT USE AND CARE
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When 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 another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a fire.
SERVICE
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Worklight service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a worklight, 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 shock or injury.