Specific Safety Information - RIDGID NaviTrack Operator's Manual

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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the equipment before making
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Pre‑
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury�
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Store idle equipment out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equipment
or these instructions to operate the equipment. Equip‑
ment can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users�
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Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind‑
ing of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the equipment's
operation� If damaged, have the equipment repaired
before use� Many accidents are caused by poorly main‑
tained equipment�
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Use the equipment and accessories in accordance
with these instructions; taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation�
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your equipment. Accessories that
may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become
hazardous when used with other equipment�
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
This allows for better control of the equipment�
Service
Ensure a qualified repair person services your equipment
using only identical replacement parts to maintain the safety
of the tool� Remove the batteries and refer servicing to quali‑
fied service personnel under any of the following conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
product�
• If the product does not operate normally when follow‑
ing the operating instructions�
• If the product has been dropped or damaged�
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in per‑
formance�
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Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information that
is specific to the NaviTrack Line Transmitter. Read these
precautions carefully before using the NaviTrack Line
Transmitter to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or
other serious personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the operator�
NaviTrack Line Transmitter Safety
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An improperly grounded electrical outlet can cause
electrical shock and/or severely damage equipment.
Always check work area for a properly grounded electri‑
cal outlet� Presence of a three‑prong or GFCI outlet does
not ensure that the outlet is properly grounded� If in doubt,
have the outlet inspected by a licensed electrician�
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Do not operate this equipment if operator or NaviT-
rack Line Transmitter is standing in water. Operating
the NaviTrack Line Transmitter while in water increases
the risk of electrical shock�
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Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact
is present. Do not attach leads to high voltage lines� The
equipment is not designed to provide high voltage pro‑
tection and isolation� Use high voltage precautions when
disconnecting the leads�
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Always attach leads before turning ON the NaviT-
rack Line Transmitter and always turn OFF the Navi-
Track Line Transmitter before disconnecting leads to
reduce the risk of electrical shock.
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Follow local guidelines and call before digging.
Locating equipment uses electromagnetic fields that
can be distorted and interfered with� More than one util‑
ity may be present in a given area� Follow local guide‑
lines and service procedures� Confirm location of utilities
before digging�
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Read and understand this operator's manual, and
the instructions for any other equipment in use and
all warnings before operating the NaviTrack Line
Transmitter. Failure to follow all instructions and warn‑
ings may result in property damage and/or serious per‑
sonal injury�
The information supplied with this product cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur, and should be used in conjunction with
appropriate training, sound judgment, and good
work practices. These factors cannot be built into the
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890‑011‑320�10) will
accompany this manual as a separate booklet when
required�