Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Switch Safety - RIDGID 700 Operator's Manual

No. 700 Portable Power Drive
5. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye pro-
tection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used for appro-
priate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

1. Use clamp or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect the tools operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may become haz-
ardous when used on another tool.
9. Inspect tool and extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electrical shock.
10. Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
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Service

1. Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified repair personnel could
result in injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow mainte-
nance instructions may create a risk of electrical
shock or injury.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.

Specific Safety Information

The Operator's Manual contains specific safety infor-
mation and instructions for your protection against
serious injuries including:
• Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if
clothing or gloves get caught in moving parts;
• Electrical shock or burns from contact with wires,
motor or other power drive parts;
• Impact injuries, including broken bones if machine
tips over or workpiece falls;
• Eye injuries, including being blinded by the work-
piece or workpiece chips.
Read and follow safety labels on machine!
Know the location and functions
of all controls before using this tool.

Switch Safety

The momentary contact switch is for your safety. It
lets you shut-off the motor by removing your finger. If
clothing should become caught in the tool, it will con-
tinue to wind up. Because this tool has high torque, the
clothing itself can bind around your arm or other body
parts with enough force to crush or break bones.
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