RIDGID RT-175 Manual

Model RT-175 Electric Soldering Gun
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 invite accidents.
• Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Electrical switches may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating an electric soldering gun. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• 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 power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
• When operating an electrical tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electrical shock.
• Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole
receptacles which accept the tool's plug. Use of other extension cords will not ground the tool and
increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Use proper extension cords. (See Chart) Insufficient conductor size will cause excessive voltage drop,
loss of power and overheating.
• Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet hands.
Reduces the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do