Specific Safety Information; Electrical Tool Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description - RIDGID RE 6 Operator's Manual

RE 6/RE 60 Electrical Tool

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
electrical tool to reduce the risk of electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A compartment in the tool carrying case is included to keep
this manual with the machine for use by the operator.

Electrical Tool Safety

• Use the Electrical Tool only with appropriate RIDGID
Quick Change System™ (QCS™) interchangeable
heads (cutting head, crimping head, punching head,
etc.). Using the tool for other applications may damage
the electrical tool, damage the head and/or cause
personal injury.
• Do Not Modify Tool or Heads. Modifying the tool or
heads in any manner may result in personal injury.
• Never repair a damaged head. A head that has
been welded, ground, drilled or modified in any man-
ner can break during use. Never replace individual
components. Discard damaged heads to reduce the
risk of injury.
• Keep your fingers and hands away from the inter-
changeable head during the operating cycle. Your
fingers or hands can be crushed, fractured or ampu-
tated if they become caught in the head or between the
head and other objects.
• This tool is not insulated for use on or near ener-
gized conductors. Use of this tool near energized
conductors may lead to electrical shock, causing
severe injury or death.
• Large forces are generated during use that can
break or throw parts and cause injury. Keep all
unnecessary personnel away from work area. Stand
clear during use and wear appropriate protective equip-
ment, including eye protection.
• Do not operate the tool without an interchangeable
head in place and dies/inserts properly installed in
the head when required. This can damage the tool or
head and/or cause serious personal injury.
• Before operating a RIDGID Electrical Tool, read
and understand:
– This operator's manual,
– The interchangeable head instructions,
– The battery/charger manual,
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– The connector and die/insert manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions,
– The instructions for any other equipment used with
this tool,
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may
result in property damage and/or serious injury.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-320.10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID
– Contact your local RIDGID
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local Ridge Tool contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Department
®
at rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Cana da call (800) 519-3456.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID ® Models RE 6 and RE 60 Electrical Tools are
electro-hydraulic tools, which when used with appropriate
interchangeable heads perform a variety of functions,
such as crimping electrical compression connections, cut-
ting electrical cables and hole punching operations.
When operated, an internal electric motor powers a
hydraulic pump which supplies fluid to the cylinder of the
tool, moving the ram forward and applying force to spe-
cially designed interchangeable heads.
The tools are equipped with the RIDGID QuickChange
System (QCS) for installing the various interchangeable
heads. This also allows interchangeable heads to be
rotated 360° for better access in tight spaces.
There are different QCS types. Make sure that the tool
and interchangeable head QCS types are compatible
(Figure 1) .
The tools come with two (2) fabric loops that can be
used with appropriate attachments such as shoulder
straps or tie off lanyard.
The tools are equipped with a bright LED work light that
lights up when the run switch is pulled.This allows the user
to easily illuminate the work area.
The tool LED display indicates the tool's status (tool
ON/OFF, temperature out of range, service required.)
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