Service; Specific Safety Information; A-Frame Fault Locator Safety - RIDGID A-Frame Operator's Manual

rect equipment will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does
not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool that can-
not be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
• Remove the battery pack from the equip-
ment before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa-
miliar with the equipment or these in-
structions to operate the equipment.
Equipment can be dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for missing
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the equipment's
operation. If damaged, have the equip-
ment repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equip-
ment.
• Use the equipment and accessories in
accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
do not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

• Have your equipment serviced by a qual -
i fied repair person using on ly identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the tool is maintained.
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 ®
to reduce the risk of electrical shock or
serious personal injury.
999-995-095.10_REV. A
A-Frame Fault Locator
A-Frame Fault Locator
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
Keep this manual with the tool for use by
the operator.

A-Frame Fault Locator Safety

• Do not expose the equipment to water
or rain. This increases the risk of electrical
shock.
• Do not operate the transmitter if opera-
tor or transmitter is standing in water.
Operating transmitter while in water in-
creases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not connect to live voltage or ac-
tive utility lines. Disconnect the conductor
to be tested from any other service, com-
ponents, or anything that might be affected
by high voltage. De-energize any circuits in
or around the work area.
• Always attach transmitter test leads be-
fore turning unit ON and turn unit OFF
before disconnecting leads. This will re-
duce the risk of electrical shock.
• Never turn transmitter ON when anyone
is touching the conductor, ground stake,
or any part of the transmitter. Turn OFF
transmitter before touching test lead or any
un-insulated conductor.
• Do not use where a danger of high volt-
age contact is present. Do not attach
leads to high voltage conductors. The
equipment is not designed to provide high
voltage protection and isolation.
• Locating equipment uses electromag-
netic fields that can be distorted and in-
terfered with. More than one utility may
be present in a given area. Follow local
guidelines and one call/call before you dig
service procedures. Exposing a utility is
the only way to verify its existence, location
and depth.
• Avoid traffic. Pay close attention to mov-
ing vehicles when using on or near
roadways. Wear visible clothing or reflec-
tor vests.
• Before operating the RIDGID A-Frame
Fault Locator, read and understand this
operator's manual and the instructions
for any other equipment used. Failure to
follow all instructions and warnings may re-
sult in property damage and/or serious in-
jury.
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