General Safety Information; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID 120V Operator's Manual

Black and White Monitor

General Safety Information

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 Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gas-
es, or heavy dust. Tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension
cord. Such preventative measures reduce the risk
of injury.

Electrical Safety

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Safe operation of
this system requires the supply/building power
be properly connected. Never remove the ground-
ing prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified elec-
trician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the tool should electrically mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Grounding pin
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is
grounded.
• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
2
+ VCR, Color Monitor
Cover of
grounded
outlet box
Grounding pin
Ridge Tool Company
+ VCR
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
door extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electrical shock.
• Connect the tool to an AC power supply that
matches the name plate specification. Incorrect
voltage supply can cause electrical shock or burns.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding plugs, and three-pole re-
ceptacles which accept the tools plug. Use of other
extension cords will not ground the tool properly and in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See chart.) Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop and
loss of power.
Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord
Nameplate
Amps
0 – 25
0 – 6 18 AWG
6 – 10 18 AWG
10 – 12 16 AWG
12 – 16 14 AWG
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
This reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• The Monitor + VCR incorporates a circuit breaker that is
NOT user serviceable.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF be-
fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging tools in that have the switch ON may
cause accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Total Length (in feet)
26 – 50 51 – 100
16 AWG 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED