Pipe Wrench Use Guide
WARNING
Read the warnings and instruc-
tions for all equipment and material
being used before operating this
tool to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
•
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, etc. used for appropriate conditions will
reduce the risk of personal injury.
•
Do not use handle extensions (“cheaters”) or exces-
sive force. These may damage the tool or slip and cause
serious injury.
•
Do not use with a threading machine to install or
remove (make or break) fittings. This can cause striking
or crushing injuries.
•
Do not use come-a-longs, chain hoists, handle exten-
sions, backhoes, threading machines, drill rigs or
other mechanical, hydraulic or powered devices to
activate pipe wrenches to install or remove (make or
break) fittings. Pipe wrenches are hand tools designed to
be used by hand. Use of these types of devices with pipe
wrenches can result in wrench and equipment damage
and failure from overload and increases the risk of striking,
crushing or other serious injury.
•
Do not use a wrench with a bent or twisted handle.
A bent handle indicates the wrench has been overloaded
and is damaged. A bent handle should never be straight-
ened. A wrench with a bent or twisted handle should be
taken out of service.
•
Do not modify or alter a pipe wrench. Modifying a pipe
wrench may result in wrench failure and serious injury.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
•
Do not hit a wrench with a hammer to break loose
a fitting. Impact loading may damage the wrench, chip
wrench teeth or cause serious injury.
•
Do not misuse pipe wrenches. Other uses increase the
risk of serious injury.
Do not use as a hammer.
Do not apply a side load to the handle.
Do not use as a lever, lifting device or bender.
Do not use the wrench on hard, square, hexagonal or
other non-round material.
Pipe Wrench Use Guide
Pipe wrenches are designed to turn pipe. Improper use
may result in damage or injury.
•
Do not use near flame or high heat. Teeth on the hook
or heel jaw could become soft. This may result in chipping
or flattening of the teeth. This reduces its strength which
may result in failure.
•
Properly support the work piece. Failure to properly
support the workpiece can cause falling or shifting pipe
and equipment and increases the risk of injury.
•
When using pipe wrenches with other Ridge Tool
products, follow the instructions supplied with that
product.
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when using tools. Do not use when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating tools may result
in serious personal injury.
•
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury in a
fraction of a second.
• Pipe wrenches are general use tools that can be used in a
variety of situations. Ridge Tool cannot provide guidance on
all possible use situations. Users must evaluate the specific
work scenario and apply training, good work practices and
methods to reduce risk.
NOTICE
Selection of appropriate materials and installation,
joining and forming methods is the responsibility of the system
designer and/or installer. Selection of improper materials and
methods could cause system failure.
Stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials can
be contaminated during installation, joining and forming. This
contamination could cause corrosion and premature failure.
Careful evaluation of materials and methods for the specific
service conditions, including chemical and temperature,
should be completed before any installation is attempted.
Printed 04/18
EC42887
999-888-101.10
REV. A
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