tion and helps to prevent the tool or controls from slip-
ping 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.
• Smooth movement of attachment mounting pin
between the fully open and fully closed position.
Pin should lock into each position. Confirm that the
run switch moves freely and does not bind or stick.
• Presence and readability of warning label
(Figure 6)
.
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and nor-
mal operation.
Do not use the press tool until problems have been
repaired.
Figure 6 – Status Lights/Warning Label
4. Inspect and maintain tool attachments per their instruc-
tions. 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.
Set-Up and Operation
WARNING
Keep your fingers
and hands away from
the tool attachment
during the press cy-
cle. Your fingers or
hands can be crushed, fractured or amputated in
the attachment, tool, between the tool and attach-
ment, 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 combina-
tions. Improper combinations can result in an in -
complete press connection, which increases the
risk of leaks, equipment damage and injury.
Follow
Set-up and Operation
to reduce the risk of
injury from crushing and other causes and to pre-
vent tool damage.
1. Confirm appropriate work area
(See General Power
Tool Safety Warnings).
Operate in a clear, level, sta ble,
dry location. Do not use tool while standing in water.
2. Inspect the work to be done and determine the cor-
rect RIDGID tool and RIDGID attachment for the
application per their specifications. Using incorrect
equipment for an application can cause injury, dam-
age 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. Switch OFF the tool and remove battery/AC Adapter
from tool.
2. Fully open the attachment mounting pin. Remove/-
insert the appropriate attachment
(Figure 7)
.
3. Fully close the attachment mounting pin until it locks
into the closed position. Attachment mounting pin
must be fully closed to prevent tool damage during
use. Tool lights will be lit to indicate,
see Figure 5 for
Tool Status Lights
.
NOTE! Do not operate tool without the attachment in place,
this can damage the tool.
Figure 7 – Attachment Mounting Pin
Preparing Connection
These instructions are generalized practices for
several types of press tool attachments. Always follow
the specific instructions for the press tool attachment
being used and the fitting manufacturers’ specific instal-
lation instructions to reduce the risk of improper press
connections and extensive property damage.
1. Prepare the press connection according to the fitting
manufacturer’s instructions.
999-995-220.08_REV. B
8
RP 350/RP 351 Press Tools
NOTICE
Warning Label
ON/OFF
Button
Tool Status
Lights
Pressure
Release
Button
