Important Safety Instructions - RIDGID R860721 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Read and save these instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
 Do not operate fans in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Fans create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
 A battery operated fan with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery.
 Use battery operated fan only with specifically des-
ignated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
 Use this product only with batteries and chargers
listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correla-
tion supplement 988000-302.
 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
 Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
not in use.
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
 Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack
or extension cord. Carrying fans with your finger on the
switch or inserting the battery pack or extension cord into
a fan with the switch on invites accidents.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the fan in unexpected situations.
 Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
fan in unexpected situations.
FAN USE AND CARE
 Do not use fan if switch does not turn it on or off. A
fan that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
 Disconnect battery pack or extension cord from fan
or place the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the fan. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the fan accidentally.
 When 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 another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns,
or a fire.
 Keep the fan and its handle dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your fan. Fol-
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and
deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this
fan near water, especially when it is powered by the
power cord.
 Clean only with dry cloth.
 Do not operate near any heat sources such as ra-
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICE
 Fan service must be performed only by qualified re-
pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
 When servicing a fan, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
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