RP 218 Press Tool
Table of Contents
Recording Form For Tool Serial Number..............................................................................................................
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Safety Symbols...............................................................................................................................................................
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General Safety Rules
Work Area Safety.........................................................................................................................................................17
Electrical Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Personal Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Power Tool Use And Care ...........................................................................................................................................18
Battery Tool Use And Care .........................................................................................................................................18
Service .........................................................................................................................................................................18
Specific Safety Information
Press Tool Safety.........................................................................................................................................................19
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description ...................................................................................................................................................................19
Specifications...............................................................................................................................................................19
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................20
Tool Inspection...............................................................................................................................................................
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Tool And Work Area Set-Up...........................................................................................................................................
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Operating Instructions
Preparing The Connection ...........................................................................................................................................22
Pressing A Fitting With Typical Scissor Jaws .............................................................................................................22
Pressing A Fitting With Typical Actuator And Press Ring Set .....................................................................................23
Inspecting The Pressed Connection ...........................................................................................................................24
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning And Lubrication.............................................................................................................................................24
Required Maintenance At RIDGID Authorized Service Center ...................................................................................24
Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................
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Storage............................................................................................................................................................................
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Service And Repair........................................................................................................................................................
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Machine Disposal...........................................................................................................................................................
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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................
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RP 218 Diagnostic Codes.............................................................................................................................................
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Lifetime Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................
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RP 218 Press Tool
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
RP 218 Press Tool
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RP 218 Press Tool