RIDGID SeeSnake STANDARD, Operator'S Manual

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6 – English – SeeSnake Standard
Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury from
electrical shock or other causes, and to
prevent damage to your equipment, in-
spect all equipment and correct any
problems before each use.
To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:
1. Power off your equipment.
2. Disconnect and inspect all cords, ca-
bles, and connectors for damage or
modification.
3. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamina-
tion from your equipment to ease in-
spection and to prevent it from slipping
from your grip during transport or use.
4. Inspect your equipment for any bro-
ken, worn, missing, misaligned, or
binding parts, or any other condition
which might prevent safe, normal op-
eration.
5. Refer to the instructions for all other
equipment to inspect and make sure it
is in good, usable condition.
6. Check your work area for the follow-
ing:
• Adequate lighting.
• The presence of flammable liq-
uids, vapors, or dust that may ig-
nite. If present, do not work in area
until sources have been identified
and corrected. The equipment
is not explosion proof. Electrical
connections can cause sparks.
• A clear, level, stable, and dry
place for the operator. Do not use
the equipment while standing in
water.
7. Examine the job to be done and de-
termine the correct equipment for the
task.
8. Observe the work area and erect bar-
riers as necessary to keep bystanders
away.
See additional product specific safety in-
formation and warnings starting on page
9.