Specific Safety Information - RIDGID PEX-One Operator's Manual

PEX-One Crimp Tool
er battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
• When a battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that can make
a connection from one terminal to an-
other. Shorting the battery terminals to-
gether may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid con-
tact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modi -
fied batteries may exhibit unpredictable be-
havior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of in-
jury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C)
may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool out-
side the temperature range specified in
the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qual -
i fied repair person using on ly identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or author-
ized service providers.
Specific Safety
Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety in-
formation that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the RIDGID ®
4
PEX-One Crimp Tool to
reduce the risk of electrical shock or
other serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
A compartment in the carrying case is in-
cluded to keep this manual with the machine
for use by the operator.
Crimp Tool Safety
• Keep your fingers and hands away from
the jaws during the crimping cycle. Your
fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured
or amputated if they become caught be-
tween the dies or between these compo-
nents and any other object.
• Large forces are generated during prod-
uct use that can break or throw parts
and cause injury. Stay clear of the jaws
during use and wear appropriate protective
equipment, including eye protection.
• Never attempt to repair damaged jaws
or dies. Jaws or dies that have been
welded, ground, drilled or modified in
any manner can break during use re-
sulting in serious injury. Discard dam-
aged dies.
• Do not operate the tool without correct
RIDGID dies properly installed in the
jaws. This can damage the tool and/or
cause serious personal injury.
• Use proper tool, die and fitting combina-
tions. Improper combinations can result
in an incomplete or improper crimp, which
increases the risk of leaks, equipment dam-
age and injury.
• Before operating the RIDGID PEX-One
Crimp Tool, read and understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The battery/charger manual,
– The fitting manufacturer's installation in-
structions,
– The instructions for any other equipment
used with this tool,
Failure to follow all instructions and warn-
ings may result in property damage and/or
serious injury.
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