Battery Precautions; Service; Specific Safety Information; St-305 Safety - RIDGID SeekTech ST-305 Operator's Manual

SeekTech ST-305
these instructions to operate the equipment� Equipment
can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users�
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Maintain equipment� Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the equipment's operation� If
damaged, have the equipment repaired before use� Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment�
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Use the equipment and accessories in accordance
with these instructions; taking into account the work-
ing conditions and the work to be performed� Use of
the equipment for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation�
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your equipment� Accessories that may
be suitable for one piece of equipment may become haz-
ardous when used with other equipment�
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease�
This allows for better control of the equipment�

Battery Precautions

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Use only the size and type of battery specified� Do not
mix cell types (e�g� do not use alkaline with rechargeable)�
Do not use partly discharged and fully charged cells togeth-
er (e�g� do not mix old and new)�
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Recharge batteries with charging units specified by
the battery manufacturer� Using an improper charger can
overheat and rupture the battery�

Service

Ensure a qualified repair person services your equipment
using only identical replacement parts to maintain the safety
of the tool� Remove the batteries and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under any of the following conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product�
• If the product does not operate normally when following
the operating instructions�
• If the product has been dropped or damaged�
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance�

Specific Safety Information

This section contains important safety information that
is specific to the SeekTech ST-305. Read these precau-
tions carefully before using the SeekTech ST-305 to re-
duce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or other serious
personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the operator�

ST-305 Safety

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The SeekTech ST-305 is intended for use with a Seek-
Tech locator/receiver� The locator is a diagnostic tool that
senses electromagnetic fields emitted by objects under-
ground�
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Use equipment only as directed� Do not use the transmit-
ter and related equipment unless proper training has been
completed and the operator's manual or instructions read�
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ALWAYS HOOK UP LEADS FIRST BEFORE POWERING
THE UNIT ON TO AVOID SHOCK� ALWAYS TURN UNIT
OFF BEFORE DISCONNECTING LEADS� ELECTRIC
SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT
LEADS BEFORE POWERING THE UNIT ON�
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Do not handle the transmitter while you are connected
directly to ground yourself�
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Wear appropriate heavy soled footwear as you would
when working with any high-voltage equipment�
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Prevent object and liquid entry� Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product� Liquid increases the risk of electrical
shock and damage to the product�
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Do not immerse the antennas or case in water� Store in a
dry place� Such measures reduce the risk of electric shock
and equipment damage�
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Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact is
present�
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The user is cautioned not to deliberately connect to
live power lines� If the transmitter indicates the presence
of high voltage, use high voltage precautions to carefully
disconnect the line transmitter from the high voltage source�
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As electromagnetic field lines can be distorted and in-
terfered with it is important to verify the location of un-
derground objects before digging�
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Exposing the utility is the only way to verify its exis-
tence, location, and depth� Several utilities may be under-
ground in the same area� Be sure to follow local guidelines
and one-call service procedures�
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Battery power is the sole power option available on the
ST-305 line transmitter� The transmitter is designed to pro-
tect the user from voltages up to 250 VAC that may be acci-
dentally encountered� The High Voltage LED will light if the
unit encounters more than approximately 62 VAC (RMS)�
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The unit must be disconnected from any external con-
ductors before attempting to access the battery case
or change the batteries� The ST-305 line transmitter is
protected by an interlock which isolates the unit when the
battery case is opened, but standard safety awareness dic-
tates disconnecting the leads rather than relying solely on
this feature�
The information supplied with this product cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur, and should be used in conjunction with appro-
priate training, sound judgment, and good work prac-
tices� These factors cannot be built into the product, but
must be supplied by the operator�
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-320�10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required�
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